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.
Japan
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.
How to Spend 48 Hours in Kyoto
Discovering the City of History.
If you arrive in Kyoto by way of Tokyo expecting a change of pace, readjust your assumptions. To see the former Imperial capital’s many highlights in just a couple days, one must be expeditious.
Yuka Wakamatsu’s Hand-woven Chair Mats
Sitting pretty.
It may seem far-fetched that an item designed for one’s tush might also look handsome hung on a wall, but Yuka Wakamatsu’s hand-woven chair mats are truly just that: multipurpose.
Japan Unlayered in Vancouver
Eastern culture at the Pacific Rim.
Interconnected mini-exhibits and pop-ups celebrating contemporary Japanese architecture, design, and cuisine.
From Geisha to Diva: The Kimono of Ichimaru at the Audain Art Museum
A geisha’s true memoir.
The Audain Art Museum hosts an exhibit about the most sought-after geisha of the 20th century.
