There’s an intangible magic associated with a ryokan stay. The world feels quieter, slower, and more intentional. Few travel experiences feel as singular — or as quietly luxurious. Ryokans, ...

Japan’s rural inns offer far more than a bed for the night—they’re an immersion into the heart of Japanese hospitality, culture, and cuisine. On a recent walking tour through the Kunisaki Peninsula ...

It takes a particular kind of traveller to experience Japan’s most traditional hotel: the ryokan. Luxurious as these small, typically family-run inns can be, they are often tucked away in secluded ...

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 ...

Kat Odell is a food and travel journalist with an enthusiasm for sushi. She is the author of the low-alcohol cocktail book Day Drinking, as well as Unicorn Food, a plant-based cookbook hinged on ...