May 2026

Architectural Marvels

Four Seasons Tokyo Marunouchi reopens: what Andre Fu's redesign actually changes

Capella Kyoto's first months: what 89 rooms around a courtyard actually feel like

Reading Aman Kyoto: the morning ritual that defines its Spa

Where to stay in Japan: the 2026 luxury traveler's geography

Innovative Design Trends

Why adaptive reuse is reshaping Japan's luxury hotel scene

Architectural Marvels

Hoshinoya Nara Prison preview: what 48 suites in a Meiji prison actually mean

Architectural Marvels

Imperial Hotel Kyoto inside Yasaka Kaikan: 16,387 tiles, one restoration

How to read a kaiseki menu when staying at a luxury Japanese hotel

Hotel guide Japan: how the 2026 luxury landscape has shifted

Late spring in Japan: what happens to luxury hotels between cherry blossom and rainy season

Forest bathing along Ise-Shima's pilgrim trails: Amanemu's wellness signature

The case against the Tokyo Kyoto Osaka loop for premium travelers

SEZANNE at Four Seasons Marunouchi: what an Asia's 50 Best restaurant inside a Tokyo hotel actually serves

Cultural Experiences

Accommodation Japan: ryokan, machiya or design hotel, what suits which traveler

What to ask when booking a luxury hotel in Japan with children

Japan's June luxury openings: a primer before the wave hits

Architectural Marvels

Inside Capella Kyoto's central garden: a property review

Sustainable Luxury

The carbon question: can a luxury hotel in Japan honestly call itself sustainable?

Beyond Tokyo and Kyoto: where to stay in regional Japan for slow luxury

Travel Japan: what changes for the 2026 luxury traveler