This Tokyo gem is filled with vintage bookshops, retro coffee houses, and ramen spots worth traveling for. Jessica Kozuka is a Japan-based freelance writer with nearly 20 years of experience. Her work ...

The author's daughter, shopping bags in hand, returns to the Tokyo Edition Ginza after a day of mother-daughter shopping. Photo Credit: Rebecca Tobin My daughters are some of my favorite traveling ...

Who doesn’t love stumbling across a bustling off-the-beaten-track neighborhood on vacation? There’s a particular thrill in finding an area that feels like a welcoming home away from home, where the ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Join National Geographic photographer Jonathan Irish as he explores the natural landscapes, iconic landmarks, and historical stops in this wellness oasis. Just a short trip from Tokyo, Hakone offers a ...

While the upscale neighborhood may be known for its many boutiques, its restaurant, cultural and high-end hotel scenes are worth exploring, too. Everyone has a reason to visit Tokyo. If that reason ...