The central feature of a traditional Japanese inn—or 'ryokan'—is the communal hot bath.

Japan’s most luxurious hotels provide stellar services while sinking effortlessly into the surrounding landscape.

Video is the way of the future, and ramen is along for the ride.

Ramen bloggers are connected, especially in Japan, and most of the best ramen blogs know each other and regularly go out to crush ramen bowls together.

Ramen’s not just a Japan thing—it’s a global thing.