Japan will blow your mind – from Tokyo, to Osaka, to Kyoto, every beautiful Japanese cliche will titillate you here, from the sensorial to the zen; and not to mention surprise
Kyoto rules Kyoto, Japan Uwern Jong considers why a Kyoto temple can be progressive on its stance on same-gender marriage. As we...
Spirited away Taketomi, Japan Uwern Jong escapes to the fairytale island of Taketomi in Okinawa, Japan and understands why it is that...
Wade in Japan Tokyo, Japan Walk a mile in Uwern Jong’s shoes – which he bought several pairs of – as he roams...
Hoshinoya Taketomi Island Taketomi Island, Okinawa, Japan Set on a tiny subtropical island in the Japanese archipelago prefecture of Okinawa, Hoshinoya Taketomi Island, a serene...
The Tokyo EDITION Toranomon Tokyo, Japan If the playful, design-forward and effortlessly luxurious EDITION hotels in Japan were a family, then The Tokyo EDITION...
Six Senses Kyoto Kyoto, Japan The storied Japanese city of Kyoto has a tendency to whisper rather than shout. It’s a city of...
The Prince Park Tower Tokyo, Japan Many hotels claim to be in the heart of Tokyo, but this one can do so rightfully, cradled...
The Tokyo EDITION Ginza Tokyo, Japan In a city where space comes at a premium and aesthetic restraint is practically a cultural trope, the...
W Osaka Osaka, Japan In the Japanese city that continues to defy expectations and dance to its own eclectic beat, the W...
The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho, a Luxury Collection Hotel Tokyo, Japan The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho, offers an artful blend of luxury and cultural immersion in the Japanese capital....
The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto, Japan In a jewellery-box city blessed with hospitality gems, the Ritz-Carlton Kyoto sets its own level of contemporary sophistication,...
Aman Tokyo Tokyo, Japan The Aman Tokyo is quite possibly among the best urban hotels that we have ever stayed in. We...
Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo At Marunouchi Tokyo, Japan In the reverberating heart of Tokyo, where skyscrapers meet historic charm, the Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi...
The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo Tokyo, Japan In Roppongi, a part of Tokyo that looks and feels like New York City, we found the aptly...
Hotel Granvia Kyoto Kyoto, Japan Situated atop Kyoto Station in Japan’s ancient capital, the Hotel Gravia Kyoto offers travellers an unparalleled experience with...
The Peninsula Tokyo, Japan Towering high above Tokyo’s upmarket Marunouchi is The Peninsula Tokyo, itself accenting the skyline of the city’s commercial...
Hotel Granvia Osaka Osaka, Japan Set very conveniently in Osaka’s station complex, which makes for easy navigating (that said, the station, like all...