Sado Island, the largest island in Japan, lies about 45 Kilometers West of Niigata with a population of over 50,000. Its old streets, traditional culture, and ancient landscapes, remain to this day to give visitors a feel of the atmosphere of Japan from years gone by. While it is not much of an u…
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Where To Go When You Find Yourself in Japan
Set amidst a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company LLC introduces a new level of luxury to Nikko, Japan. Ideally located in the Northern Kanto region of Japan, The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko is easily accessible by rail or car, and is a true oasis promising access to a wide range of…
This Team of All-Female Chefs Is Leading a Culinary Revolution in Japan
It’s a few hours before Tsurutokame opens for the night, and the scene in the back of the house is intense. Seven chefs swarm the kaiseki restaurant in Tokyo’s upscale Ginza neighborhood, gliding around their tight quarters like choreographed dancers, performing their prep work in near silence. W…
Rolls-Royce Presents an Exhibition of Black Badge Cars Captured at Night-time in Tokyo
Rolls-Royce introduced Black Badge models back in 2013 to attract a different demographic than its usual customers which the luxury brand describes as “young, self-empowered, self-confident rule-breakers.” The British carmaker decided to hire some of the best photographers in the world to capture…
‘Ikigai’ is the Japanese Secret To a Longer and Happier Life
In Japan, the secret to living a longer, happier and more fulfilled life can be summed up in one word: Ikigai. In Japanese, iki means “to live” and gai means “reason” — in other words, your reason to live. This ideology dates to the Heian period (A.D. 794 to 1185), but only in the past decade has…
Meet Cuddly LOVOT: The Most Innovative Japanese Robot Yet
Japan has been at the forefront of robotics technologies for decades. Through government support and sponsorship of international events such as the 2018 World Robot Summit, Japan’s robotics industry boasts some of the top exporters and users of industrial robots in the world. Japan began develop…
The Ultimate Travel Experience with Japan’s New Ultra- Luxury Sleeper Train
With Michelin-starred chefs, solid cypress bathtubs and a cosy fire place: the brand-new train suite “Shiki-Shima” is an experience in unparalleled extravagance. Unveiled May 1st 2017, the stylish champagne-gold-coloured 10-car train has huge windows in the sides and ceilings allowing passe…