Japan

With its cultural riches and surrounding natural grandeur, the small city in Tochigi Prefecture packs a lot into its tight dimensions. Here are our ten top reasons to visit.

Seven Stars in Kyushu whisks passengers around the southern island in unforgettable style befitting of its reputation as one of the world’s most exquisite luxury trains.

Kyoto during fall season with its landscapes and iconic temples and gardens explod-ing into a palette of vivid colors exemplifies the Japanese philosophy of wabi sabi.

A recent major exhibition put the spotlight on Ukiyo-e, artistic depictions Japan’s notoriously permissive “floating world”.

Travelers can visit sites across Japan linked to Saigo Takamori, the “Last Samurai”, an extraordinary swordsman who helped shape the country.

The most populous metropolitan area in the world, Tokyo celebrates its ancient traditions while embracing the latest in technology, fashion, and trends.

Both familiar and alien to visitors, Japan has the capacity to at once delight and befuddle. The upshot of this blend is a brand of accessible exoticism that hits the travel sweet spot.

Japanese chef known for zero-waste philosophy at Tokyo’s L’Effervescence is given a special award by Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants.

Naoshima, a previously obscure island in the Seto Inland Sea, has become one of Japan’s most compelling cultural destinations.

The Japanese capital’s knack of fusing ancient and contemporary can be experienced to thrilling effect in the city’s Taito ward.

Kyushu and Shikoku offer charismatic cities, a wealth of spiritual intrigue, and some of Japan’s most heartbreakingly beautiful nature.

Osaka’s Nakanoshima Island is the city’s highbrow hub with three key museums openings windows to science, ceramics, and fine art.