Spend a Day in Asia’s Most Exciting Art Capital
From the famed woodblock prints of Hokusai to the incredible lacquerware the Japanese are known for, Tokyo's art scene dazzles!
Time-Travel Old Tokyo in Shibamata
Some districts in Tokyo make you feel like you’re stepping into an Edo-period film. Charming Shibamata is one of them.
Who is Tokyo’s Most Interesting Bartender?
Tradition and modern funk describe Tokyo's cocktail scene, where drinks can be made with laser precision.
The World’s Most Exciting Urban Experiment is Tokyo
Forward-thinking city councils, a fascination with innovation, architects with a semi-blank slate: just a few reasons Tokyo dazzles.
Eat Like a Local to Get the Best of Tokyo
Tokyo is one of the world’s great culinary destinations, but travellers need to go beyond the obvious to really taste its spark.
Tropical Islands are Tokyo’s Best-Kept Travel Secret
A thousand miles from metro Tokyo are two spectacular island chains accessible by ferry.
Ancient Rivers and High-Tech Islands of Tokyo Bay
Catch a glimpse of ancient Edo by cruising Tokyo Bay by water bus.
Mystical Forests and Ancient Shrines on Tokyo’s Western Fringe
If anything says the essence of Tokyo, it's the mix of hypermodern cityscape with a deep reverence for nature.
Visiting the Birthplace of Welsh Poet Dylan Thomas
5 Cwmdonkin Drive: At his childhood home in Swansea, Wales, the spirit of poet Dylan Thomas comes to life.
My Top 10 (Literary) Trips: Travel Inspired by Great Storytellers
The possibilities of literary travel are as endless as the library shelves. You can chase down significant sites in the life of your favourite author, soak up the landscape that shaped his or her imagination, o...