Tokyo, Japan's capital, mixes ancient tradition and ultramodern innovation. The cityscape showcases a blend of historic landmarks like the majestic Imperial Palace and Meiji Shrine, and pioneering ...

After spending a week traveling around Japan and Tokyo for the first time as an American, I have regrets about how I planned ...

When you arrive in Tokyo, you’ll be surrounded not only by skyscrapers and everything a lively city has to offer, but also by beautiful mountain views, traditional Japanese architecture and native ...

Deciding between Tokyo and Osaka when relocating to Japan with children isn’t necessarily a matter of selecting the larger or glitzier city. Both cities present amazing possibilities for families, but ...

The image of Tokyo has always been one of ultramodernity—it’s a dense, bustling city at the intersection of fashion, culture, and technology. Yet another life, a quieter one, brews in the city’s parks ...

Hiromi Kawakami, one of Japan’s most popular contemporary novelists, travels with books that help her immerse herself in her destination. Here, she suggests reading for those coming to her hometown, ...

Museums and galleries throughout Tokyo are gearing up for Art Week Tokyo, November 5–9, a celebration of the local contemporary art scene co-hosted by more than 50 venues. In lieu of a typical art ...

This is part one of a two-part series on transit lessons from Tokyo. Read the second part here. When Daniel Aldrich first stepped foot in Japan as a foreign exchange student, he didn’t speak a word of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kaila Yu is an LA-based luxury food, travel and culture journalist. Minato City is a special ward in Tokyo located along Tokyo Bay ...