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Check-in time
Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto is opening a new chapter in Japanese hospitality, marking a foray into luxury hotels where foreign marques have reigned unchallenged.
Go where the art is
For those seeking to take their creative flair seriously this year, we heartily recommend taking the plunge and enrolling at one of the world’s finest design schools.
Food & Drink
Food finds from an architecturally inclined quesería in Madrid to a bolthole in Kyoto. Plus: two fail-safe recipes to whip up at home.
Group dynamics
The expansion of a storied Kyoto building into Ace Hotel’s first Japanese venture called for a dizzying collaboration of creatives.
Point of view
Catching a train to Kyoto isn’t just part of Tokyo-based architect Jun Aoki’s weekly ritual – it’s a chance for him to reflect and a constant source of inspiration.
Where to stay, eat and drink in Kyoto
Kamogawa DeltaKyotoBy Kenji Hall In summer the banks of the Kamogawa Delta – where the Takano and Kamogawa rivers meet – fill with sunbathers and picnickers. Not far from the forested grounds of the…
Keeping it simple
A residence in Kyoto has been given a sensitive makeover that pays homage to its history. Now a cosy guest house, A Day in Khaki offers a soothing retreat in serene surrounds.
Editor’s letter
His thoughts are never far from this pressing topic, so here our editor in chief scrutinises the future of retail and the changing ways in which we shop.
Hiroshi Sugimoto
Renowned Japanese photographic artist Hiroshi Sugimoto discusses his love of food, from tempura to puffer fish. He shares his culinary journey, his own cooking, and why his last meal wouldn't involve any food.
