KAI Nagato’s idyllic location overlooking a cherry blossom-lined river is perfect for a zen break in the historical prefecture of Yamaguchi. The hotel has soothing, nature-heavy vistas both inside and ...

Japan’s government has granted final approval for Kyoto to implement the nation’s highest-ever hotel tax, authorising the historic capital to charge guests up to 10,000 yen (US$68) per person, per ...

Metro Checks In to the Four Seasons Osaka. The first thing you notice on arrival at the grand entrance of the Four Seasons in Osaka is silence. It may be located in the heart of one of Japan’s busiest ...

Once worth $100 million, Japan’s most luxurious hotel now sits abandoned. This documentary explores its glittering past, shocking decline, and the secrets hidden inside its ruins. White House Starts ...

From October 2025 to January 2026, The New Otani hotel in Japan will have rooms based on Tales of Xillia for guests to stay in. Prices start from 47,000 JPY ($314) per day, and guests will receive ...

The iCarly movie is finally moving from being a conversation to a plausible reality. After the Paramount+ revival wrapped and left a few threads hanging, star and executive producer Miranda Cosgrove ...

For Netflix’s latest animated series, think “Bob’s Burgers” meets “Ghosts.” The new animated comedy “Haunted Hotel” introduces audiences to a family (living and dead) trying to keep their hotel ...

Ever checked into a hotel, pressed the lift button and realised there is no 13th floor? Or noticed Room No. 13 missing entirely from the booking grid? That is no accident. Across luxury chains and ...

Seibu Prince Hotels Worldwide reached a deal to acquire the parent company of Ace Hotel, betting that the influential lodging brand can help the firm expand globally. Seibu Prince, based in Tokyo, ...

The actress made a name for herself as a child star on 'Drake & Josh' and 'iCarly,' but now she's enjoying more mature roles, such as her first time leading a rom-com. By Carly Thomas Associate Editor ...

More hotels and inns in hot springs resorts and other tourist destinations in Japan are adopting room-only services and encouraging guests to have dinner in nearby restaurants. Amid the increase of ...

There are two sides to Japan. Travelers marvel at the advanced technology and infrastructure — it's often said the country is "living in the future" — but this is also a place bound by tradition and ...