An old home built almost a century ago, a toy store’s warehouse, a lighting company’s combination storefront and warehouse, and an old office building. All of these quirky, charming structures feature ...

Just a two minutes’ walk from Iriya in the city of Taitō, Tokyo, the hostel known as Toco is rather unassuming at a quick glance. With nothing but a small sign marking its presence, it is easy to miss ...

For many of us familiar with the charm of rural Japan, there is a strong sense of missed opportunity. Despite the ongoing depopulation crisis and its economic impact, Japan’s countryside communities ...

Youth hostels are making a roaring comeback in Japan thanks largely to renovations and tweaked rules for the shared accommodations. Young travelers from abroad and students continue to be the main ...

With so many unusual types of accommodation to choose from in Japan, it can be difficult for a new establishment to stand out among all the themed AirBnBs and capsule hotels already available in the ...

Kumano Kodo, the historic network of pilgrimage trails found throughout the Kansai region of Japan, just gained a unique new option for accommodations. Completed in April 2020, Sen. Retreat Takahara ...

Travelers to Japan who love nothing more than curling up with a good book at bedtime, take note: the Bed & Book Hostel has opened a second location in enchanting Kyoto. The ‘accommodation bookshop,’ ...

Consul General of Japan Mitsuo Kawaguchi on Tuesday inaugurated the newly constructed girls hostel under the Japan government's grant assistance for grassroots projects (GGP). "The aim of the project ...

A villager on the country’s northeastern coast repurposed rubble from the 2011 natural disaster to create Shiome, a community ...

Hostels are communal places people stay while traveling, fitting several guests in each room with shared bathrooms. They're known for being affordable, but they aren't ideal for people who need their ...