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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Forget trainspotting, in Tokyo, trendy Japanese men and women are more interested in sleeping on their trains. A new hostel has opened up in the city that is built as a replica of a famous sleeper ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. THE INSIDER Summary: • Book and Bed hostels in Japan allow guests to sleep in hidden bookshelves for ...

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 ...

Guests sleep in carriages converted from the Hokutosei, which ferried passengers from Tokyo to Sapporo Forget trainspotting, in Tokyo, trendy Japanese men and women are more interested in sleeping on ...