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Welcome to our weekly video Q&A, where we answer your questions about Japan travel! This week’s question comes from Eryn in New York City: “What’s the difference between staying in a ryokan and a hotel?” Don’t feel...

Chapter 5 – Nellie and a Sleepover “Please wait a moment!” The lady at the reception desk called out to me just as I was pivoting to head back. “I have yet to return your guild card.” … I’d completely forgotten. The only thing on my mind was the...

Architects: Takashi Okuno Location: Ehime Prefecture, Japan Area: 314.79 sqm Project Year: 2016 Photographs: Shigeo Ogawa This u-shaped home surrounds an inner courtyard containing a holly osmanthus that has been cherished for many generations....

I went to Ginza on a Sunday morning in November. Although living in neighboring Saitama Prefecture, I don't go to Tokyo too often, so it's been a while, but it felt good—nice to go to the big city sometimes. I got off at Ginza Itchome station...

Good evening Known as KanaTomo, this is Kanazawa Tomoko。 Thank you very much For always commenting。 Kanazawa、 had a scary dream I woke up with a “Ha’！” All alone in my room And suddenly I was filled with fear and loneliness...