Stories by Terry Elward

Terry Elward is Forbes Travel Guide’s Tokyo correspondent. The Tokyo-based Australian writer is working on her first book about her area of expertise: Japan. Elward also has lived in Sydney, Singapore, Istanbul and Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Anywhere with a good hiking trail and chilled champagne is on the top of her list. Her goal is to explore every country in the world — she’s done 70 so far.

Holidays, Hotels

3 Ways To Celebrate New Year’s Eve In Tokyo
By Correspondent Terry Elward

December 28, 2015

Partying on December 31 is a big deal here and it’s celebrated in a uniquely Japanese way. Here’s how to revel like the locals.

Destinations, Holidays

4 Fabulously Festive Christmas Dinners In Tokyo
By Correspondent Terry Elward

December 14, 2015

Christmas may not be widely celebrated in Japan outside of the stores, but there are restaurants that have perfected the holiday feasts.