Japan
15 unwritten rules you should know before travelling to Japan
The most important things you need to know before visiting Japan
Munya Chawawa on traditional hotels, partying in South America and the imperatives of sightseeing
The actor, comedy rapper and comedian on spending New Year’s in Cartagena, eating churros at Chichen Itza and the joys of the Japanese ryokan
Places To Stay
The best hotels in Asia: 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards
The best hotels and resorts in Asia in 2024, as voted for by you in this year's Readers' Choice Awards. For hotels recommended by the editors of Condé Nast Traveller, see our edit of the best hotels in Asia
Everything you need to know about Japan's newly proposed entry system
According to one Japanese news site, reaching the fantastical sights of Japan could require a little more admin in the future
This Japanese town is blocking its best view of Mount Fuji because of badly behaved tourists
It's just the latest in a long series of measures introduced around the world to deter disruptive travellers
Places To Stay
The best hotels in Japan
Smart Samurai mansions and zen teahouses reconfigure the classic Ryokan experience when it comes to the best hotels in Japan
Where to go shopping in Kyoto
Mixing fresh thinking and centuries-old tradition, Japan's former imperial capital is a hive of artisanal creativity
Everything you need to know about Japan's new digital nomad visa
The six-month visa is expected to launch in March 2024
The best restaurants in Tokyo
Tokyo's gastronauts are seeking the flavours of the world – not just Japan's.
The 27 best things to do in Tokyo
How to let the wonderful, at times frenetic, energy of this megacity take over
The Best Hotels and Resorts in Asia: The Gold List 2024
Our global editors – based in seven cities across three continents – share their favourite places to stay and ships to sail.
How Tokyo's sento bathhouses are being redefined for a new generation
Taking the plunge in the Japanese capital's best watering holes
What it's like to ride the Seven Stars Kyushu – Japan's version of the Orient Express
On board the newly renovated train, guests sip cocktails as views of forests and volcanoes fly by.
24 reasons to visit Japan in 2024
Roam the rainforests, seek out cherry blossoms and marvel at otherworldly architecture – these are just some of the reasons Japan tops our 2024 bucket lists
The best time to visit Japan
We've gathered all the deets on the best time to visit Japan, whether you're looking to bask in the cherry blossoms or take in the autumn foliage
Lost in Tokyo – in search of Sofia Coppola’s lingering influence through the luminous streets of Japan's capital city
Two decades after Lost in Translation's release, what traces remain of the entrancing life it captured on screen?
Japan Airlines will now rent you clothes so you don't have to pack
The airline's new wardrobe rental service helps reduce luggage weight and carbon emissions.
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From quaint Nordic hubs to Canadian cities, these destinations promise a high quality of life.
13 of the best restaurants in Tokyo
The tastiest spots across the Japanese capital range from high-end sushi spots to surprisingly low-key burger places