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Jesse Mulligan reflects on his stay at the uber-luxe Ritz-Carlton Kyoto
Is this $2000 per night hotel worthy of a return visit?

An unexpected flight upgrade: Jesse Mulligan experiences a rare phenomenon
Imagine winning the 'upgrade Lotto' with Air NZ.

The secret to eating like you know what you're doing in Osaka
From sushi vending machines to Hello Kitty-shaped cakes.

Can Japan’s first same-sex dating reality show change hearts and minds?
NY Times: Producers of The Boyfriend hope it will encourage broader acceptance.

Bali and Thailand no longer most popular spot for Kiwis
Once considered too expensive, one Asia destination is trending for Kiwis.

Mt Fuji 'bullet climbers, litterbugs' targeted by new rules
Those who want to climb the iconic Japanese mountain must pay to reserve a place.

How much? A price guide to the world's most popular cities
From London to New York, which cities are going to cost you the most?

Japanese authorities raid supplement factory linked to 5 deaths and 100 hospitalisations
About a million packages of the supplements were sold over the past three fiscal years.

Why haven't you visited the 'Hawaii of Japan' yet?
Just two hours from Tokyo there exists a paradise you've probably never heard of.

What Kyoto's citizens are doing to fight off over-tourism
Officials have added new restrictions as concerns grow over misbehaving tourists.

The many benefits of travelling around Japan by train
You'll uncover more of Japan’s hidden treasures by rail.

This is Tokyo’s Sugamo district, where it’s cool to be old
There are statues to ease back pain, and red underwear is all the rage...

Not ready to give up the snow? Look to Japan
Keep the slopes going and extend your ski season with some Japow.

This remote Japanese village opens its doors to guests for first time in decades
Disconnect to connect: retreat to a remote Japanese village rooted in tradition

Kon'nichiwa: The city that opened up Japan to the world
Once the main entrance to Japan, Nagasaki is well worth a visit.

What it's like staying at one of Tokyo's most sustainable hotels
Art, innovation and sustainability some together in style at this Tokyo spot.

How friendly is Japan for Gay travellers really?
Winds of change were felt this month but Japan is full of culture shocks for LGBT travel.

Japan to reopen to cruise ships after 2 1/2-year ban
The ban, set after a Covid outbreak killed hundreds on a cruise in 2020, will be lifted.

10 Things I wish I'd known before visiting Japan for the first time
From singing toilets to chopstick etiquette, here is what can catch first-timers out.

Kyoto wants you back, but it has some polite suggestions
The New York Times: Kyoto, Japan is grappling with how to accommodate the crowds.