In 1946, anthropologist Ruth Benedict published The Chrysanthemum and the Sword: Patterns of Japanese Culture. The American government had tapped her as a researcher during World War II to help better ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Judy Koutsky covers adventure, luxury, wellness and family travel. Japan is a country that seamlessly blends the old with the new, ...

For travelers seeking tranquility amidst Tokyo's bustling atmosphere, the city's serene gardens and classic neighborhoods provide a perfect escape. Discover the charming alleys of Yanaka and the ...

Tokyo, Japan, presents a different view at every turn. It's one of the world's main economic centers and its most populous agglomeration. The business of Tokyo is business, but you can still find ...

Visiting Tokyo for the first time can feel like stepping into the future and the past at once. This vast, ever-shifting metropolis is all about contrasts: centuries-old shrines tucked beside glass ...

The sprawling metropolis is so big that even lifelong residents will never really know certain neighborhoods. There is always something to uncover or a new area to explore. The food is amazing, and it ...

TOKYO: Are you looking for the best Tokyo Nightlife? In this Tokyo Nightlife vlog we show you the best areas to hang out and ...

Tokyo is filled with unforgettable experiences — after all, it's the most popular city in Japan, which the World Economic Forum named the No. 3 best country for tourism in the world. In a city filled ...

Exciting things continue to happen in Tokyo’s dining scene. In the 2023 Michelin Guide to the Japanese capital, 200 restaurants were awarded at least one star — more than in Paris and New York ...

Tokyo is bracing for an influx of 40 million visitors in 2025—a surge that eclipses even its own lofty past benchmarks. In a metropolis where centuries-old shrines abut A.I.-charged vending machines, ...

A konbini egg sandwich at 3 a.m. shouldn't qualify as a formative culinary experience, but in Tokyo, it does. The 7-Eleven version costs about $2, arrives in packaging engineered to keep the bread ...