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Hospitality

Small wonder

Roka, an intimate ryokan, is now welcoming art lovers on the island of Naoshima. It offers exquisite interiors, fine food and soothing open-air baths in each of its 11 rooms.

  • Issue #154
  • 6 min read
Roka owner Shintaro Sasaki performing tea ceremony in traditional Japanese interior with wood beams and tatami
Travel and restaurants

Small wonder

Distilling the charms of the traditional Japanese ryokan and elevating the experience with bespoke design were the goals of the hotelier behind The Shinmonzen.

  • Issue #150
  • 6 min read
Modern hotel balcony with black table and chairs overlooking autumn trees and river in Kyoto
Hospitality

Inner beauty

In sleepy Maebashi, businessman Hitoshi Tanaka transforms a defunct ryokan into an architectural destination, with Sou Fujimoto leading a six-year renovation of the historic Shiroiya Hotel.

  • Issue #144
  • 7 min read
Inner beauty
Travel and restaurants

Rest assured

Whether you’d plump for an oasis of calm in Cuba or a remarkable fjord-side conversion in Norway, we’ve got your getaway plan covered.

  • Issue #130
  • 5 min read
Tropical courtyard seating area with wooden furniture, plants, and string lights at Gardens hotel in Havana

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