Rite of summer in a historic Tokyo tea house
In Tokyo, I decided to organise a private tea ceremony at the Chinzanso, one of Japan’s most famous luxury...
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Delicious Japanese food in Niseko
The all day dining restaurants of hotels never usually inspire poetry or flowery phrases from people who take...
Art at the Ritz Carlton Kyoto
The Ritz Carlton Kyoto is a sleek modern hotel on the banks of the Kamogawa River. It’s perfectly...
Villa 688 of HakuVilla in Niseko
In Hokkaido for a winter break recently, we booked Villa 688 of HakuVillas, undisputedly the best place to...
Luxury ski condominiums on sale in Hokkaido
The award-winning Yu Kiroro in alpine The Kiroro Resort appeals to buyers seeking less crowds, turnkey luxury and...
Yu Kiroro now ready for 2021 – 2022 ski season bookings
The luxury ski condominium Yu Kiroro, the jewel of the Kiroro Resort, is now open for bookings for...
600 square meters of luxury in Hokkaido
“How big is this suite?” I asked Michael Chen, Co-CEO of H2 Group, the company that developed and manages HakuVillas, lodging of choice for...
Learning the traditions of Kyoto
When traveling with family, trying to balance key activities such as sightseeing and cultural experiences with more interactive...
The best location in Tokyo
Few hotels generated as much excitement on opening day as The Peninsula Tokyo did. Back in those days,...
The private chef experience offers a safe mini-break from the pandemic
When the going gets tough, the tough sometimes check into a luxury serviced apartment for a staycation. This...
