Tokyo

Insider Guide: What to do in Tokyo

Insider Guide: What to do in Tokyo

The Japanese capital is still Asia’s premier metropolis. Here’s where to find Tokyo’s best hotels, eats, drinks, nightlife and attractions
Japan OKs 787 Dreamliners to fly again

Japan OKs 787 Dreamliners to fly again

Decision follows directive from U.S. aviation authorities
5 Tokyo bars for train nerds (yes, they exist)

5 Tokyo bars for train nerds (yes, they exist)

Because even people who enjoy memorizing train timetables -- yes, they exist too! -- need a place to relax
Casual fine dining takes off in Tokyo

Casual fine dining takes off in Tokyo

Sick of offensive menu prices, a new wave of city chefs is whipping up incredible dishes in pretension-free environments
Style over substance: Do celebrity chefs matter?

Style over substance: Do celebrity chefs matter?

They appear in endless TV shows, books, personal appearances, even a "world summit" for chefs. But should we even care?
Earliest ever cherry blossoms in Tokyo

Earliest ever cherry blossoms in Tokyo

Warmer weather means hanami has come early this year. The season highlight is expected to be this coming weekend
Awamori: A guide to Okinawa's tropical drink of choice

Awamori: A guide to Okinawa's tropical drink of choice

Japan's answer to bourbon is also an Okinawan favorite that deserves a wider audience
Asia's 10 greatest street food cities

Asia's 10 greatest street food cities

Penang, Bangkok, Singapore, Hanoi, more -- the best street dishes from the best foodie cities
Bloodless bullfighting in Okinawa

Bloodless bullfighting in Okinawa

Mention 'bullfight' and most Westerners visualize a matador taunting a bull with a cape and sword.
Tokyo restaurant serves up special dirt menu

Tokyo restaurant serves up special dirt menu

Taking the idea of organic to a whole new level, the special ingredient at this Japanese eatery is soil

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