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The Most Unique Japanese Key Hotels That Defy Categorization

Japan offers more than skyscrapers and ryokan: It’s home to some of the most unique hotel forms in the world.

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The Best Hotels for a Weekend Trip Just Outside Tokyo

Just outside Tokyo — less than two hours by train — five Key hotels for onsen baths, bamboo forests, or mesmerizing views of Mt. Fuji.

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The Best Hotels in Tokyo: All the MICHELIN Keys

The best hotels in Tokyo, handpicked for MICHELIN Keys by our Inspectors.

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Tokyo’s Hotels Are As Luxurious As Any in the World

From sky-high penthouses and private infinity pools to MICHELIN-Starred dining, these luxury Tokyo hotels are the ultimate playgrounds for the fabulously flush.

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8 Restaurants Putting Fusion Food Back on the Map

Across the globe, innovative chefs are defying expectations with fusion food that elegantly blends together distinct national cuisines. The results are as compelling as they are delicious.

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Devon and Steve Aoki's Tokyo

The stylish siblings share their haute address book.

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Gourmet Getaways: MICHELIN Key Hotels in Japan and Thailand with Starred Restaurants

Why choose between a luxurious stay and a world-class meal when you can have both? These MICHELIN Key hotels in Japan and Thailand are home to MICHELIN-Starred restaurants, offering the perfect blend of impeccable hospitality and cuisine.

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A Young Chef Aiming for the Best Solutions in Modern Cuisine

Japanese chef Dai Hayashi crafts meals with genuine care, bringing comfort and ease to every guest at one MICHELIN star, Hakunei.

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Winter in Tokyo: 5 Ways to Eat, Explore, and Indulge

Discover unique ways to experience Tokyo’s winter charm—from glittering lights to gourmet delights—according to a local.

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Yama: Japan’s First Dessert-Only MICHELIN-Starred Restaurant

In The MICHELIN Guide Tokyo 2025, history was made: for the first time, a dessert-focused restaurant earned a MICHELIN Star. At Yama, Chef Koichi Katsumata redefines fine dining through an eight-course dessert experience, proving that sweets can be just as sophisticated as savory cuisine.

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Yuta Tamamori’s Tokyo: The Actor and Singer’s Favorite Spots in the Neon City

Actor and idol Yuta Tamamori shares his favorite Tokyo addresses with MICHELIN, from third-wave coffee spots to serene hotel restaurants.

MICHELIN Guide Ceremony 3 min.

MICHELIN Mentor Chef Award Winner: Shinji Kanesaka of Sushi Kanesaka – Refining the Technique and Spirit of Sushi Making

Shinji Kanesaka, the star of the sushi world and a major presence on Ginza’s culinary ‘pitching mound’, continues to capture hearts worldwide through his craft.

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MICHELIN Guide Tokyo 2025 Inspectors’ Favorite Dishes

Year round, MICHELIN Guide inspectors sample an endless procession of dishes. Once in a while, a dish lands on their tables that is simply unforgettable.

MICHELIN Guide Ceremony 2 min.

13 New Bib Gourmands Announced for MICHELIN Guide Tokyo 2025

The popular belief about the MICHELIN Guide is that it’s all about the stars, but don’t forget about Bib Gourmand too! Bib Gourmand awarded restaurants are adored by their many diners, because these restaurants offer satisfaction beyond what you’d expect for the price. Today, we present a list of thirteen restaurants that will be joining our Tokyo Selection.

MICHELIN Guide Ceremony 4 min.

The MICHELIN Guide Tokyo 2025: Newly Awarded Restaurants Announced Including One 3-Star Restaurant

SÉZANNE is newly awarded Three MICHELIN Stars in the 18th edition of the MICHELIN Guide Tokyo. One restaurant newly awarded Two MICHELIN Stars and 13 restaurants newly receive One MICHELIN Star. The MICHELIN Green Star highlights the eco-friendly initiatives of one new restaurant. Three Special Awards presented to talented professional, including the debut of the Sommelier Award in Japan.

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Inspector Reveals All on SÉZANNE, Tokyo’s New Three MICHELIN Stars Restaurant

Our inspector shares their notes on the French-Japanese restaurant’s dishes, ambience, and overall dining experience.

MICHELIN Guide Ceremony 1 min.

Countdown to the 2025 Announcements: Review of the MICHELIN Guide Tokyo 2024 and Preview of the Upcoming 2025 Lineup

The announcement of the MICHELIN Stars and Bib Gourmand for MICHELIN Guide Tokyo 2025 on Thursday, 17 October 2024 is fast approaching. We offer a look back at last year’s reviews as well as articles planned for release in the coming year.