The Shinmonzen: An embodiment of Kyoto luxury

Published on Sep 15, 2022

Kyoto has forever been a city synonymous with luxury, from the elegant beauty of the elusive geisha and maiko that draw travelers from across the globe to the deep appreciation for fine dining, rich historic architecture, and passionate artisans.

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Aloft Tokyo Ginza - Hotel for art and design, music and technology-lovers, in the heart of Ginza

Published on Sep 1, 2022

A hotel built on three strong pillars: Art and design, music, technology, Aloft Tokyo Ginza is one of the most exciting and youthful hotel brands to pop up in one of the city’s most sophisticated and high-end neighborhoods. While its buzzy rock an...

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Visit Ohana and Join the Tachibana Clan on a Journey Through Feudal Japan, Where Luxury and History Meet

Published on Feb 26, 2022

Sitting on the bottom of Fukuoka prefecture, a stone's throw from neighbouring prefecture Saga, and past the steaming, onsen populated century of Kyushu is Yanagawa, a humble town big on history and personality.

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Experience Japan’s finest art, virtually

Published on Oct 1, 2021

The recently launched 'Japan Cultural Expo VIRTUAL PLATFORM', a new initiative by the Japan Cultural Expo project, is a virtual art festival that combines "real" experiences at physical venues and "virtual" experiences through online digital conte...

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Kengo Kuma, seeing Tokyo from a cat's eye view

Published on Aug 30, 2021

Japan Cultural Expo's affiliated exhibition titled "Kuma Kengo: Five Purr-fect Points for a New Public Space" is currently running showcasing the works of Kengo Kuma, the man behind the Japan National Stadium and one of the leading figures in both...

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Ryusuitei: 'Koi-no-arai' (washed carp) and other pristine freshwater fish

Published on Jun 3, 2021

Nestled in the scenic surrounds of Arita, on the southern island of Kyushu sits a culinary secret that, to be fair, may challenge but also surprise and delight the culinary adventurers, Ryusuitei is a Michelin-recognized establishment known for it...

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Discover Amami Oshima, Japan’s Newest World Heritage site

Published on Jun 2, 2021

As of July 2021, the southern islands of Amami Oshima, as well as Tokunoshima, Iriomote, and Yanbaru Region in the north of Okinawa Island, are expected to become Japan's latest UNESCO World Natural Heritage Sites, the country’s 5th Natural World ...

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Kotohira Kadan - Mountain-Flanked Elegance

Published on May 24, 2021

Perched on a mountainside above the historical town of Kotohira, the 400-year-old elegant Kotohira Kadan boasts both exemplary service and food and a tangible link to an illustrious past.

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Villa Rakuen - Elegance and Luxury on the Seto Inland Sea

Published on May 23, 2021

The elegant Villa Rakuen has all the charm and warm hospitality of a traditional family-run ryokan - and all the luxurious appointments and exemplary service one expects from a high-end luxury establishment.

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