Golf courses in Japan contain many dualities. From an architectural perspective there is a balance between Eastern and Western influences. Many of the country’s most esteemed courses were designed and ...

In Kabukicho, a red-light district in Tokyo, four young men surround your female correspondent. Hiragi Saren, a 25-year-old with bleached hair, a black tank top and a silver necklace, sits closest. He ...

Yu felt a rush of excitement as she walked into his bar for the first time – eager to meet the charming young host she’d been following for years online. On that cold January night last year, they ...

As Japan’s popularity soars, many travelers want to experience the country beyond the usual touristy hotspots. I’ve been on Travel + Leisure’s A-list as a top Japan specialist for more than 10 years, ...

Tokyo reinforced its global clout as a cocktail hub on Wednesday, when three of its bars were ranked on the World’s 50 Best Bars 2025 list announced in Hong Kong. The top honor went to Hong Kong’s Bar ...

Ao Tanaka’s deadline day move from Fortuna Dusseldorf to Leeds United presented something of a calculated risk for his new club. But after an armful of man-of-the-match awards and an unexpectedly ...