Great steaks with a view
Kyoto is a city for the serious gourmet. It has many excellent establishments including some of the finest...
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The best bar in Kyoto
“This must be the best bar in Kyoto,” I said aloud, as I walked into the Kohaku Bar...
Afternoon tea with pairing in Kyoto
Kyoto is not a city usually associated with afternoon tea. For one thing, this is hardly a Japanese...
Breakfast from a 150-year old restaurant
Room service Japanese breakfast prepared by Kyoyamato for guests at the Park Hyatt Kyoto
Delicious Japanese food in Niseko
The all day dining restaurants of hotels never usually inspire poetry or flowery phrases from people who take...
Suite with a view in Tokyo
“What a beautiful room,” I exclaimed, as soon as I entered the garden suite of the Hotel Chinzanso...
Teppanyaki in a beautiful garden in Tokyo
In the summer, Tokyo residents love visiting the famous gardens of Chinzanso. It’s the perfect summer treat, to...
All summer afternoons in Hokkaido should be like this
Everyone flies to Hokkaido in the winter to ski. However, it’s actually just as wonderful in the summer....
The drinking scene in Hokkaido
Japanese beers have long been famous for variety and quality. There are many enthusiasts around the world for...
Segway trips through the forests of Hokkaido
The drive from the seaside town of Otaru to the private resort village of Kiroro up in the...
