Hidden Gems • 30/09/2026 A refined stay at amanek beppu yula-re in the heart of Beppu Discover amanek beppu yula-re, a compact luxury hot spring hotel near Beppu Station with rooftop pool, public baths, and refined rooms designed for modern onsen travel.
Cultural Experiences • 30/07/2026 What 'luxury stay' actually means in Japan: from Aman minimalism to Ritz-Carlton ceremony Discover how to choose your ideal luxury stay in Japan, from minimalist sanctuaries and palace-style hotels to intimate ryokan and design-forward urban hybrids in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka.
Art and Decor • 19/07/2026 When a 165-year-old camellia oil maker becomes your hotel's spa partner: craft collaborations in Japanese luxury Explore how Japanese artisan luxury hotels in Tokyo, Kyoto, Hakone, and beyond weave monozukuri, onsen culture, and local craft into architecture, spa rituals, and design to create deeply rooted, place-specific stays.
Hidden Gems • 13/07/2026 Traveling Japan with under-fives: what luxury hotels actually provide versus what they promise Planning Japan with under-fives ? An insider look at what luxury hotels really offer families, from Tokyo suites to ryokan, onsen rules and kid friendly dining.
Mountain Escapes • 12/07/2026 Hakuba in summer: what a ski town's luxury lodges offer when the snow melts Discover Hakuba summer luxury in Japan’s Northern Alps: quiet chalets, lakes, trails and refined lodges that turn a famous ski resort into a green-season alpine retreat for solo travelers.
Spa and Wellness • 16/07/2026 Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto's onsen healing retreat: what a structured wellness stay in Japan looks like In-depth review of the Onsen Healing Retreat at Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto, a Luxury Collection wellness program built around natural hot springs, Kazurasei treatments, and sleep-focused spa rituals in central Kyoto.
Architectural Marvels • 06/07/2026 The Hyakudan Kaidan and the architecture guests never see: what luxury hotels in Japan hide in plain sight Discover how luxury hotel architecture in Japan turns city breaks and romantic getaways into deeper cultural journeys, from Hotel Gajoen Tokyo’s Hyakudan Kaidan to Imperial Hotel Kyoto, Hoshinoya Nara, Capella Kyoto, Aman Tokyo and Benesse House.
Hidden Gems • 21/06/2026 Naoshima by night: staying on Japan's art island after the last ferry leaves Plan a Naoshima hotel luxury stay on Japan’s iconic art island, with details on Benesse House, ryokan, house hotels, ferry logistics, dining and nearby Teshima and Inujima.
Digital Transformation • 11/01/2026 Exploring Japan’s most unique themed hotels: immersive stays for luxury travelers
Urban Retreats • 20/07/2026 Conrad Nagoya opens above Sakae: what 170 rooms in Japan's manufacturing capital mean for luxury travelers
Cultural Experiences • 12/06/2026 The hotel breakfast that explains Japan: what the morning tray at a luxury ryokan teaches you
Urban Retreats • 16/07/2026 Refined stays in Kanazawa: an elegant guide to the best hotels in Kanazawa
Market Shifts • 09/07/2026 The real cost of a luxury week in Japan: fees, taxes and hidden charges decoded for 2026