Japan is known for its hot springs; Nagato Yumoto is a lesser-known town to visit for relaxation in the steamy waters.

Most hotels in Japan’s cultural capital have a similarly local aesthetic, making them tricky to parse. Here’s a cheat sheet ...

Is too much matcha ever enough? Not at Sana, where matcha outsells coffee. Open since February, Sana is drawing customers ...

Whether you’re after an omakase blowout or the best wagyu in town, we’ve got you covered with our guide to the best Japanese ...

TOKYO, May 19: Japanese fast-food brand Yoshinoya said on Monday it was betting on ramen noodles for its next phase of growth, looking to turn it into a third business pillar along with ‘gyudon’ beef ...

TOKYO >> Japan’s Yoshinoya said today it was betting on ramen noodles for its next phase of growth, looking to turn it into a ...

Japan's Yoshinoya said on Monday it was betting on ramen noodles for its next phase of growth, looking to turn it into a ...

Kyoto, the cultural heart ... for access to private courtyards. At hotel restaurant Sekki, hyper-seasonal menus change 24 times a year to reflect Japan’s micro-seasons, with locally sourced ...

Kyoto, the cultural heart of Japan ... lower level garden suites for access to private courtyards. At hotel restaurant Sekki, hyper-seasonal menus change 24 times a year to reflect Japan’s ...

Directly connected to Karasuma Oike Station, Ace Hotel Kyoto ... restaurant is more of a casual dining spot overseen by Chef Marc Vetri. It offers a modern take on Italian comfort food with a ...

Learn how to make Osakan street food – from okonomiyaki pancakes to udon ... and Kyoto – making it a good time to escape to the cooler green mountains of northern Japan. Among the best ...