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Uncharted Tokyo 3｜Hahajima’s Sustainable Farm: Where Tourism Meets Conservation

Taekoni Farm, the eco-tourism project I was visiting, is located on Hahajima (Mother Island), the second largest of the Ogasawara Islands, some 1,000 kilometers south of mainland Tokyo. Here, tour-guides-turned-farmers Taeko Morosawa and Toshinori Konishi teach visitors about sustainable farming and conservation through tours and hands-on experiences with local farmers such as Kazuo Orita, who had kindly offered me the mango.

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Tokyo

Uncharted Tokyo 2｜Satologue: Revitalizing the Ome Line and Okutama

A Bucolic Retreat in Tokyo Lush, forested mountainsides, cool clean river valleys and farms are not what most people associate with the metropolis of Tokyo. But just under two hours by train from the busy streets and high-rises of Shinjuku is the Okutama area, where the lands around the local Ome train line are being revitalized, making use of vacant lots and buildings, while also rebuilding community, and passing on precious traditions.

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Tokyo

Uncharted Tokyo 1｜Hydrangea Mountain: From a Dream to a Sustainable Natural Wonder

A Magical Forest on the Edge of Tokyo Just a 90-minute train ride from the towering skyscrapers of Shinjuku lies the Fukasawa area, nestled in a lush, peaceful forest on the slopes of the Okutama mountain range. One of metropolitan Tokyo’s westernmost areas, Fukasawa has embraced a variety of initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable tourism—welcoming growing number of visitors while preserving the fragile natural environment.

Hotels

Booking.com’s Luiz Rodrigues on Diversifying Japan’s Inbound Market

From promoting lesser-known destinations like Amami Oshima and Furano to addressing overtourism, sustainability, and inclusivity, Luiz Rodrigues is looking to diversify experiences across the country. In this interview, he discusses post-pandemic rebound travel, the growing role of AI in creating seamless journeys, and how technology can connect visitors with authentic, off-the-beaten-path Japan while supporting regional economies.

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Shizuoka

Savoring Shizuoka: A Gourmet Adventure

A short distance south of Tokyo, Shizuoka Prefecture is earning a reputation as a luxury destination for those in search of unique accommodations and culinary discoveries.

Fukui

Japan Sea Port Town: Historic Site of Wealthy Merchants and Brave Boatmen

From here, bold local merchants set sail to destinations up and down the coast of Japan, bringing wealth to the successful. Its charms dating from that period are a treat for travelers.

Art

Technology

A Guide to the Top Six Rooms at the New teamLab Borderless

teamLab Borderless finally reopened in the lower depths of the Azabudai Hills complex. Check out our guide to the top 6 rooms at the incredible new complex.

Museum

Art

How to See Japan's Imperial Treasures

A little known museum in central Tokyo offers a peerless collection of Japanese art, and a fascinating glimpse into the elegant and cultured lives of Japan's Imperial Family.