A rchitect Toshiko Mori once said that Tokyo “demonstrates that ‘city’ is a verb and not a noun.” Indeed, the Japanese ...

Begin at Shinjuku Gyoen ... Rooms from about $880 a night. Low: The 162-room Hotel the Flag in Shinsaibashi, one of the city’s main shopping districts, feels more youthful and is within walking ...

The Tokyo metropolitan government building has become a popular attraction for foreign tourists, drawing crowds day and night with projection mapping and spectacular free views of the city.

The South Observatory closed temporarily for renovations earlier this year, but it officially reopened its doors on Wednesday April 23. In addition to providing one of the city’s best views, the South ...

A violent and stylish breakthrough in adult anime, Ninja Scroll helped define the genre for Western audiences in the 1990s.

A few minutes’ walk from Shinjuku train station, the city’s busiest ... After we finish service for the night, we like to meet up with him for drinks in Roppongi. An earlier version of ...

The French Riviera, left, offers beautiful scenic views of the coast, as does Montenegro - pictured right, the old city of Budva A ... the illuminated neon signs in Shinjuku, Tokyo, and pictured ...

The city is urban sprawl at its most overwhelming ... And if you're looking to have an unforgettable night out on the town, do so here. When the sensory overload starts to kick in (and it will ...

Tokyo is a city of contrasts ... Choose Ginza for elevated (late-night) shopping and dining. Check-in to a hotel in Chiyoda if you want to be walking distance to the Imperial Palace and Tokyo Tower.

With its stunning landscapes, rich culture and vibrant cities, here are our top tips for visiting Japan, including places to ...