Japan

It can require a long, complex journey to reach these far-flung hotels, but the fantastic landscapes and otherworldly ambience of their locations make the payoff immeasurable.

The Japanese ryokan might be the highest form of hospitality, but it’s not a hotel. For the owners of Beniya Mukayu, it’s important that you understand why.

Kyoto’s historic machiya houses are being repurposed as galleries, cafes, hotels, and more. It’s a symbol of a timeless city struggling to balance tradition against tourism.

Restaurant Harutaka is newly awarded Three MICHELIN Stars. One restaurant newly receives Two MICHELIN Stars, and 16 restaurants are recognised with One MICHELIN Star. The MICHELIN Green Star highlights the sustainable commitment of one new establishment. Two Special Awards are presented: the MICHELIN Mentor Chef and the MICHELIN Service Award.

Since his restaurant AM by Alexandre Mazzia took its third star in 2021, this basketball player turned chef has made no secret of his passion for Japan and its green teas. Let's take a closer look at this creator of imaginative cuisine, a refined man who was born in Congo and adopted Marseille as his home, and who never tires of delving into the gamut of culinary sensations.

Tokyo’s hotels are in a class of their own — often set high above the city, their high-end offerings have long been the envy of the world. And lately, more and more options for the hip and budget-friendly have joined the scene as well. Below, find a collection of the top hotels in Tokyo.

Today’s ryokans are putting a modern spin on a dependable format, helping carry it forward into yet another millennium.

Dive deep into the history of your favorite things to eat and drink at these food museums around the world.

Kombu is known as a healthy food that is essential for Japanese cuisine, but did you know that it also supports the natural environment in the ocean? We took a close look at the mystery of how kombu protects the planet.

This edition is the first comprehensive relook of the Fukuoka and Saga prefectures since it was launched in 2014 and is the first time that Nagasaki has been included in the guide.

Famed chef Masa Takayama shares his favorite gems from this coastal sake and seafood haven.

Savor your Tokyo experience by adding these cooking classes to your travel itinerary.

We follow 14 chefs and food industry insiders as they embark on an eye-opening trip to Hokkaido's Tokachi region to discover its wide variety of produce.

The prefecture in Japan is the least populous but produces the most crabs in the whole country.

Nowhere is Japan’s elegant culinary philosophy and prowess better expressed than in colorful and complex kaiseki cuisine.

The Kyoto - Osaka guide celebrates its 10th anniversary, with three restaurants holding three stars in consecutive 10 years, as well as the addition of the Tottori prefecture and its six new starred restaurants.

The end of an era is looming—the almighty Tsukiji Market is relocating for a brand new look. Pay a last visit to this seafood sanctuary and take in the scenery you won’t find anywhere else.