Hakone is a mountain escape best done slowly — two nights, a ryokan, and enough time to do the ropeway, the open-air museum, and the quietly excellent eating and drinking scene in Gora. Here’s where to go.

Kyoto is Japan’s cultural soul — and its food scene reflects exactly that. From intimate kaiseki hidden inside Nishiki Market to Prohibition-era speakeasies and 300-year-old matcha producers, here are the best places to eat and drink in Kyoto.

Osaka lives by kuidaore — eat until you drop — and this guide takes that seriously. From Kuromon Market and a MICHELIN-selected yakitori omakase to wagashi shops and three of the best cocktail bars in Japan, this is a pastry chef and sommelier’s personal guide to Japan’s most food-obsessed city.

Expert guide to Lima’s exceptional restaurants, from traditional Peruvian cevicherías to award-winning fine dining experiences showcasing Peru’s culinary revolution.

Insider guide to Reykjavik’s essential restaurants, bakeries, bars, and cafes, from traditional Icelandic cuisine to innovative Nordic dining experiences and craft cocktails.