The Mitsuiboshi Kaido, or Three Star Road, is a lesser-known route and a great pick for travellers who wish to avoid ...

In 2018, Ishigaki Island beat out Maui, Reykjavik and other major destinations to top TripAdvisor’s list of trending spots. A few years on, the Okinawan island hasn’t lost its magic. Located just a ...

There’s something surreal about walking through Shibuya during Pride Week, past rainbow crosswalks and pride flags, only to remember that same-sex marriage is still not legal in Japan. It might ...

Societies have countless ways of drawing lines between who is an insider and who isn’t. Some are straightforward—citizenship, visas, legal status. Others are more subtle, and in that subtlety, more ...

Taking up a two-wheel lifestyle in a new city isn’t always a breeze. In this beginner’s guide, seasoned cyclist and Freewheeling founder Brad Bennett walks us through the ins and outs of cycling in ...

For an inventive twist on Japan’s beloved green tea, head to TOKYO NODE CAFE in Toranomon Hills, where tradition meets cutting-edge culinary creativity. From April 1, the café is offering a special ...