Explore traditional Japanese farmhouses in Miyami, a short trip from Kyoto

#HBD to the late, great #AkiraKurosawa—the legendary filmmaker, who would have been 110 years young today, personified Japanese film to most of the world. What’s your favorite Kurosawa film?

Views of the beautiful Nachi Falls in Wakayama Prefecture

Here are some more recommended books set in Japan to read while you're social distancing

An ultimate guide to sushi from TimeOutTokyo 🍣

Visit 50 Japanese art galleries without leaving your couch

Cultivate your Japan bucket list for future travels, with experiences like kintsugi, the art of pottery repair using gold

This is an isolating and confusing time for many. Along with the public health crisis, countless people around the world are also faced with dire economic challenges. We've updated our blog with some ways that you can help during this unprecedented crisis. bit.ly/340xmWa

Opened last November, before the world turned upside-down, Aman Kyoto is a stunning ryokan-inspired resort in a peaceful area of the ancient capital. Follow this link to daydream about some of our favorite luxury hotels in Kyoto and Tokyo. bit.ly/2URbRUK

Even when Japan is full of revelers, few travelers make it north to the off-the-beaten-path Tohoku region. Located in the remote Aomori prefecture, Hirosaki Castle is one of the only castles in Japan that was not rebuilt in the modern era.🌸📷: @ployslittleatlas

Have you always wanted to learn Japanese? Starting this week, we are launching our new Tiny Phrasebook series on Instagram Live. Tune in on Thursday at 3pm PST to learn some key Japanese phrases with our short and sweet flashcard sessions. #BoutiqueJapanPhrasebook

Located in the heart of Tokyo, Ueno Park was originally part of Kanei-ji, one of the city's largest and wealthiest temples during the Edo Period. Follow this link to begin building your Tokyo bucket list! bit.ly/2WbeyQo 📷: Myfamilywanders

Tucked away deep in the remote mountains of the island of Shikoku, the Iya Valley is one of Japan's most beguiling rural destinations. Follow this link for more stunning off-the-beaten-path destinations. bit.ly/2zh8dLm 📷: Eleonore Simon

Next week, Boutique Japan founder Andres Zuleta will host a live Q&A on Instagram Live with a Kyoto expert who specializes in introducing travelers to the ancient capital. Check back in soon for more details! 📷: Kyoko Ueda

This week we are excited to begin our new conversation series on Instagram Live, featuring Q&A sessions with some of our very favorite experts around Japan.

Join us this Thursday (5/21) as Boutique Japan's founder Andres Zuleta chats with Sara Aiko, the founder of @curatedkyoto! Tune In: •Thursday at 4pm (Los Angeles) •Thursday at 7pm (NYC) •Friday at 9am (Sydney) •Friday at 8am (Japan)

Honored to be featured among The 50 Best Travel Blogs (detailed.com/travel-blogs/) by Detailed.com. Arigatou, Glen Allsopp 👾!

Tomorrow we're thrilled to feature People Make Places for our Instagram Live Q&A. People Make Places is a multi-platform service focused around Japan's most inspiring places and the individuals who create them. Tune in: - 5/28, 4 pm (LA) - 5/28, 7 pm (NYC) - 5/29, 8 am (Tokyo)

Have you seen our new Instagram Live Q&A series? Tune in this Thursday as we chat with fun-loving Megumi Sakuma of @oishiifoodtours. Oishii offers culinary tours in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. Tune in: - Thursday at 4pm (LA) - Thursday at 7pm (NYC) - Friday at 8am (Tokyo)

Hardcore ramen lovers obsessively seek out new and obscure shops all over Japan. But especially for ramen rookies, and even locals who've overlooked these classic spots, we recommend these 5 historic Tokyo ramen shops. Thanks to 5 AM Ramen for this post! buff.ly/2C2oIMX