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Two open cabin-style hotel pods numbered 21 and 23, each with a single bed and wood-paneled interior

Japan’s Capsule Hotels: Why They May Be a Better Option Than You Think

Japan's capsule hotels are notorious for packing as many people into as small a space as possible. One type of capsule hotel,…

Two women in kimono sit on a traditional wooden veranda holding cups of tea and smiling in conversation

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How Much Does a Private Guide in Japan Cost?

What does a private guide in Japan actually cost? Here's what you need to know and how to evaluate different types of…

Private Supreme Class shinkansen cabin with a tan reclining seat, wood paneling, a side table, and a countryside window

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Inside Supreme Class: Japan’s New Private Shinkansen Cabins

Now you can travel Japan's smoothest ride in luxury. JR Central's new Supreme Class offers lockable doors, dedicated Wi-Fi, and personal amenities.

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JR East’s New “Luna Azul” Overnight Express Revives Japan’s Sleeper-Train Era

Do you miss Japan's sleeper trains? If JR East has its way, they may be mounting a comeback. Learn how to ride…

Illuminated Lupin bar sign above a dark wooden door with brick trim in a dim Ginza alley at night

CULTURE

Bar Lupin: Drink Where Japan’s Modern Literary Masters Hung Out

In a Ginza basement, Bar Lupin has poured drinks since 1928 for Dazai Osamu, Ango, and other Japanese literary greats.

Stone steps lined with weeping cherry blossoms beside shelves of red daruma dolls at Katsuoji Temple

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Minoh: Discover Forest Trails, Temples, and Autumn Colors Beyond Osaka

Tired of the crowds in Osaka City? Enjoy some fresh air, a slower pace of life, and local delicacies in nearby Minoh.

Woman being dressed in a kimono as someone ties her obi from behind

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Kimono Rental Shops in Japan: What’s Real, What’s Fake, & How Not to Get Swindled

Learn about the different types of kimono styles and how to tell serious, traditional shops apart from the TikTok trends.

People walking on a bridge over a pond at Kiyosumi Park

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Kiyosumi-Shirakawa: Tokyo’s Quiet Neighborhood of Coffee, Art, and Edo History

Kiyosumi-Shirakawa is one of Tokyo's quietest neighborhoods, where Edo history, a Mitsubishi-built stroll garden, contemporary art, and Japan's third-wave coffee scene sit…