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July 2024: 8 New Additions to the MICHELIN Guide Japan

Discover the latest restaurants added to the MICHELIN Guides to Tokyo.

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Soaking in the Details at One Key Ryokan Beniya Mukayu

The Japanese ryokan might be the highest form of hospitality, but it’s not a hotel. For the owners of One Key Beniya Mukayu, it’s important that you understand why.

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A Two Key Ryokan Renews the Lost Charm of the Past

The oldest hotel in the world is a ryokan. These traditional Japanese inns date back to medieval times and weary samurai travelers. Some ryokans have turned an eye toward the future. Others, like Two Key Nishimuraya Honkan, have not.

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The Most Unique Japanese Key Hotels That Defy Categorization

Tokyo has its skyscrapers and Kyoto has its ryokan. But some of the most unique hotel forms in the world are scattered throughout Japan, a testament to the creativity and passion of its hoteliers.

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The Reinvention of the Ryokan

Today’s ryokan are putting a modern spin on a dependable format, helping carry it forward into yet another millennium. These 10 earned a MICHELIN Key for their efforts.

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In Photos: Every Three Key Hotel in Tokyo

The ins and outs of the most outstanding hotels in the city.

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The First MICHELIN Key Hotels: All the Keys in Japan

The MICHELIN Guide announces top honors for Japanese hotels in 2024.

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The Inspectors Reveal All on Daigo, One MICHELIN Star Restaurant Specializing in Shojin Ryori

From the journal of a MICHELIN Guide Inspector . Experience Japanese culture through Shojin ryori vegetarian cuisine.

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Kiko Mizuhara's Tokyo Favorites: A Guide to Experiencing the Fun and Stylish Side of the City

As you explore the city, let Kiko Mizuhara’s favorite spots guide you to some of the best-kept secrets and must-visit locations.

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All You Need to Know About Toyosu and Tsukiji Markets

Top-quality ingredients, traditional snacks, tuna auctions—there’s something for everyone at these markets.

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Best Day Trips from Tokyo

Our top picks for day trip destinations easily reached from the capital

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Must-Try Dishes in Tokyo, According to MICHELIN Guide Inspectors

All year round, our MICHELIN Guide inspectors incessantly sample dishes from the best chefs and restaurants in Japan. Here are their most memorable ones.

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Tsuru to Kame, a Japanese Kappo-Style Restaurant Run by an All-Female Staff

From Ancient History Books and Traditional Poetry to the Tea Ceremony: Transmitting Culinary Culture to the World

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Florilege, A Pioneer in Tokyo-Style Plant-Based Cuisine

Chef Hiroyasu Kawate of two MICHELIN Star and MICHELIN Green Star restaurant Florilege on his creative process and emphasis on sustainable practices.

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The Best Hotels for Solo Travelers in Tokyo

Whether you’re setting out on an epic adventure or seeking a refreshing weekend getaway, get ready to create your own personal Tokyo story at one of these MICHELIN hotels.