Winter in Hokkaido: Off the Beaten Path in the Aspen of Asia
Go with the snow.
This is not the Japan of dazzling neon-lit skyscrapers, bullet trains, or Shinto shrines. Instead, Hokkaido is primarily known as a winter sports destination.
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Shiseido’s Future Solution LX turns Ten
A treasured celebration.
In celebration of the latest product from the Future Solution LX range, Shiseido held a traditional dedication ceremony at Shimogamo Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Kyoto.
Shiseido S/PARK in Yokohama, Japan
A global innovation centre on beauty.
Part research and development lab, part museum, part beauty bar, Shiseido has opened a new state-of-the-art beauty mecca in Yokohama, Japan.
Soused In The Springtime
Celebrating the Japanese cherry blossom.
FROM THE ARCHIVE: Revisiting a memorable trip to Japan, where a cherry-blossom party runs wild and romance cuts short.
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
Local elegance.
A true oasis that combines modern design with traditional Japanese culture, heritage, and motifs, the Ritz-Carlton Kyoto transports its guests to another world.
Persimmons and the Drying Art of Hoshigaki
Fruit of the gods.
In Japan, the most exquisite fate for a Hachiya is to be hand-dried, wherein it transforms into a delicacy known as a hoshigaki.
Tokyo’s Yayoi Kusama Museum
Polka dot darling.
At the age of 88, art legend Yayoi Kusama has opened her own gallery, the much-anticipated Yayoi Kusama Museum.
Finding Tranquility in Tokyo
Where to unwind.
Should you find yourself in Tokyo, and in need of a break, here are a few places to unwind.
Decoding Japanese Hotels
Accomodations for everyone.
Skip over Western-style accommodations in favour of boutique hotels with local charm. Here, four of the best.
