The Tohoku region of Japan is synonymous with the great 17 th-century writer Matsuo Basho — whose journey into the north of his country was recorded in his masterpiece, The Narrow Road to the Deep ...

Give yourself a treat: Follow in the footsteps of famous writers and artists such as the painter Yokoyama Taikan and the writers Yukio Mishima and Yasunari Kawabata (author of "The Izu Dancer"). To do ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joanne Shurvell writes about travel, food, culture and fashion. "When I'm staying at Hiiragiya...I feel the serenity of old Japan.

I’m walking through my hotel room at the Kayotei in Yamanaka Onsen, Japan, and I can’t find my bed. The suite – one of just 10 – is stunning and huge. Four separate rooms are kept apart by sliding ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. This story is part of the July 16 edition of Sunday Life.See all 15 stories. Eyes shut, I’m submerged in steamy water within a deep, ...