I stayed at a ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn. I didn't have a bed frame, but I still preferred it to a Western-style hotel. I stayed at a ryokan, a Japanese inn with a tatam-mat floor, futon ...

An onsen resort with a storied history in northern Japan is asking those wishing to serve as a ryokan inn manager to apply for an internship program available there. Kazamaura village in Aomori ...

For the past two decades, a traditional "ryokan" inn in southwestern Japan has been spreading its hospitality more broadly than most, dedicating more than half of its rooms to give shelter to stray ...

For many travelers in Japan, a night in a ryokan, or traditional Japanese inn, is the highlight of their trip. However, ryokan are often small, family-run operations, and picking one can be difficult ...

For the budding writer who wants to take a shot at greatness, a long-established traditional ryokan inn in Ureshino, Saga Prefecture, is offering the gift of time and location. The Wataya Besso, which ...

Nobu Hospitality, known for its Japanese restaurants made famous by chef Nobu Matsuhisa, is set to open a new inn in Malibu on April 28. It’s the first in a series of high-end retreats known as ...

There is a rare species in the world of accommodation that clearly distinguishes itself from the globally ubiquitous hotel template. It has deep roots in its local culture and lifestyle, and even its ...

I stayed at a ryokan, a Japanese inn with a tatam-mat floor, futon mattress, and bath. Although sleeping on the floor hurt my back, the room was very peaceful and I loved the breakfast. Staying at a ...

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