Japan’s capital is a beacon of urban luxury, from established international brands to talk-of-the-town boutique newcomers. Lindsay Cohn is a writer, editor, and avid traveler who has visited 45 ...

It is housed in the imperial palace in Tokyo and in the enthronement ceremony, represents the benevolence required of an emperor. While Japan's emperors trace their lineage to Amaterasu ...

After attending rituals to mark her passage into adulthood last year, Aiko took part in the New Year’s celebration ceremony at the Imperial Palace in ... University in Tokyo, majoring in ...

and one kilometer south of the Imperial Palace moat. Opened in 1962, the Okura remains one of Tokyo's top commercial hotels despite competition from more expensive hotels, such as The Ritz-Carlton ...