InterContinental Osaka offers private tour of historic Sumiyoshi Taisha shrine

InterContinental Osaka offers private tour of historic Sumiyoshi Taisha shrine

InterContinental Osaka has launched an Insider Partnership program offering a private guided tour, traditional dress and ceremonies at the historic Sumiyoshi Taisha shrine.

2026.08.06
Inside Azabudai Hills Residence B: Mori Building's Garden Tower in Tokyo

Inside Azabudai Hills Residence B: Mori Building's Garden Tower in Tokyo

Inside Azabudai Hills Residence B: Minato Ward's 64-story garden tower, its market, wellness amenities, floor plans, and what daily life is really like.

2026.07.31
Japan's Wine Matures But Can it Compete With the World’s Best Vintages?

Japan's Wine Matures But Can it Compete With the World’s Best Vintages?

From table fruit to Decanter Gold medals, explore the history of Japan's wine industry. Can Katsunuma's Koshu grape truly compete on the world stage?

2026.07.22
Maldives Welcomes Tokyo’s Bar Benfiddich Cocktail Pioneer

Maldives Welcomes Tokyo’s Bar Benfiddich Cocktail Pioneer

W Maldives, a luxury private-island resort and home to one of the Maldives' best house reefs, will welcome internationally acclaimed Japanese cocktail pioneer Hiroyasu Kayama and Tokyo's legendary Bar Benfiddich.

2026.07.15
How Overfishing is Changing Omakase Sushi and Other Catches

How Overfishing is Changing Omakase Sushi and Other Catches

Overfishing and climate change are reshaping Japan's omakase sushi experience, from the remarkable recovery of Pacific bluefin tuna to the ongoing scarcity of unagi eel.

2026.07.14