Yoshitsugu Fuminari

Hospitality

Hoshino Resort’s OMO7 Yokohama hotel gives new life to the former city hall

A new hotel in Yokohama’s former city-hall complex makes striking use of its spacious building designed by celebrated architect Togo Murano, preserving an old-school charm rarely found in contemporary builds.

Hospitality

Shopping for heritage inside Tokyo’s legendary Imperial Hotel arcade

From made-to-order shirts and Edo-era antiques to katana swords, the Imperial Hotel’s retail gallery offers an assortment of quality items to remember your stay by.

Craft

Pots of gold

It's not just pot luck that has made Vermicular a household name in Japan: the handmade cookware company has taken its products to the next level.

Hospitality

Growing strong

Minagarten, a green retail and residential development, offers locals and visitors everything from delicious pastries to calligraphy workshops.