There is no more intimate way to understand Tokyo's unique blend of past and present than shedding your clothes and engaging in "naked friendship" in this Edo-era institution.
Padi's new citizen-science diving programme is turning holidaymakers into ocean researchers as warming seas put reefs, sharks and rays under mounting pressure.
From a Soviet-era sanatorium to a floating market in Bangladesh, this year's World Food Photography Awards capture the many ways food shapes daily life around the world.
Family summer travel is evolving. We spoke to six families around the world to learn where they're going this year, what they're spending and how they made their plans.
In Japan, "idol worship" can be surprisingly literal, as superfans pray for coveted concert tickets at a centuries-old shrine.
From Fiji's kaleidoscopic reefs to shark-packed passes in French Polynesia, these destinations offer some of the most unforgettable underwater experiences.
From Japan to Argentina to the US, nations around the world have put their own stamp on the mouthwatering meat – making beef a destination in itself.
From pink plum blossoms in Setagaya to purple sprays of wisteria in Fukuoka, here are five alternative bloom festivals in Japan – and how to enjoy them responsibly.
From packing your suitcase and finding your footing after a flight to decluttering your hotel room, the Japanese organising expert shares her top travel tips.
