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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The discreet basement entrance of the Hotel Sunflower in Tokyo has a note on the door to spare the blushes of ...

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 ...