Osaka has recently emerged as a magnet for luxury hospitality, with the Four Seasons among the latest prestigious names to open in the vibrant metropolis. Stepp ...

Ryokans are one of the best ways to experience traditional Japanese hospitality. We were treated to it from the moment we stepped inside. Upon arrival, we were served fresh mochi, steaming green tea, ...

A Japanese garden and a tea ceremony house provide a perfect spot for guests to unwind. Rooms come with traditional futon bedding, a flat-screen satellite TV and a fridge. Guests can try on yukata ...

Yukata (bath robes) are perfect for relaxing after bathing ... a tale by the renowned Meiji-era author Natsume Soseki, and one of the first Japanese novels I ever read. In the novel, the young ...

For this Kyoto edition, we independently scoped out more than 350 venues and distilled the list down to the very best of the ...

Nothing is more opulent and high-end than a silk robe. Oftentimes, this type of loungewear can cost you a pretty penny, but we found a deal at Walmart that can save you a ton of money. Right now, the ...

There's no better way to get to know the "real" New York than by staying at an independent hotel.