Takafumi Matsumura
Travel and restaurants
Best of both worlds
Honolulu’s legendary Halekulani hotel is a dream for Japanese guests, but far away. Now, its owners have reproduced its many charms in a paradisal landscape closer to home in Okinawa.
Food & Drink
Getting a taste for it
Dining out in Japan’s capital never ceases to raise the culinary bar. We’ve picked out three venues that serve to highlight the city’s eclectic mix.
Retail
Big in Japan
Japan is known for its wealth of high-quality fashion brands but which is leading the pack? Here are three Tokyo standouts.
Food & Drink
Rising demand
The fortunes of bakeries are on the up thanks to hands-on entrepreneurs. Their products are enriching urban communities by bringing neighbours together. We meet three stars earning their crust.
