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Across 280 detail-packed pages, Views from Japan gives you all of the tools you need to create a truly personal and personal trip to Japan.
Japan’s Number One Snow Hotel: Park Hyatt Niseko
Opened in January 2020, Park Hyatt Niseko is the third Japanese property from Park Hyatt, and has already swept up awards including World’s Best New Ski Hotel.
In Praise of Shadows: A Stay at Maana Homes, Kyoto
The idea of Kyoto being a modern city might sound strange to some, but each time I visit I am fascinated by the seamless blend of old and new.
Made in Japan: 10 Years of Boncoura Denim
Once known as Japan’s Merchant City, Osaka is famous for hard working individuals, small independent business owners, and a heavy helping of personable charm.
The Universal Language of Movement: Cycling in Rural Japan
Whereas some know Japan for sprawling neon cityscapes, robot restaurants and Harajuku girls, there is a lesser known side to this mysterious archipelago.
Where Innovation Meets Tradition: New Balance T House, Tokyo
I was invited behind the scenes to New Balance Tokyo Design Studio to check out the recently opened New Balance T House.
7 Reasons to Add Mishima to Your Next Japan Itinerary
For those wanting to break away from the usual destinations and experience the authenticity of local Japanese life, I introduce to you Mishima.
Aman Kyoto: A Contemporary Sanctuary
Aman’s 24-room boutique property soon wrapped up a handful of design awards following its opening.
A Subtropical Escape: Strata Naha, Okinawa
Subtropical islands, palm trees and crystal clear waters are not what immediately spring to mind when you think of Japan.
A Road Trip Through Hokkaido, Japan
This year is likely to see a shift towards domestic travel, as people are more conscious both physically and environmentally.
Manmade, Naturally: A Month in Hokkaido, Japan
Known for its volcanoes, hot springs and natural landscapes, Japan's second-largest island is unlike any other part of the country.
A Destination for Book Lovers: Daikanyama T-Site
Daikanyama T-Site quickly became a favourite of mine after my first visit in spring 2019.
The Capsule Hotel Redefining the Format: Nine Hours
Nine Hours plays on the concept of the simplest form of staying in a hotel – 1 hour (shower) + seven hours (sleep) + 1 hour (get dressed).
Personalised Hospitality: Kyomachiya Hotel Shiki Juraku, Kyoto
Creative director Shigeo Goto has closely overseen the hotel’s evolution since its opening in 2016.
Waking up at the Foot of Mt Fuji: Hotel Saruya, Fujiyoshida
The hotel is centred around the concept of ‘Creative vacation, local inspiration’, and ticks all the right boxes when it comes to Japanese aesthetics.
The Monocle Book of Japan
Japan is somehow it is simultaneously familiar and hard to fathom – or it has been, until now.
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