As the author of Frommer’s guides to Japan for many years, I’ve inspected more hotel rooms than anyone in their right mind should ever have to see. But even I’ve been flummoxed about what to expect in ...

Upon arrival at Japan’s Henn na Hotel, you are greeted by a pair of receptionists nodding from behind the front desk as you check in at a tablet. A quiet grace emanates from their serene smiles, ...

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The ‘art island’ of Naoshima, on the Seto Inland Sea, draws crowds for its pumpkin sculpture by Yayoi Kusama, the Benesse House Museum and installations set in historic homes. Accommodation struggles ...

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