Kappo Nakaichi: Michelin Star Omakase in Kyoto
As Japan's former capital and seat of the imperial court for over a thousand years, Kyoto offers a rich culinary tradition with over 100 Michelin-starred restaurants, including the outstanding...
View ArticleHimeji-jō: Japan's 17th-Century 'White Egret' Castle
Japan's most magnificent feudal castle, Himeji-jō is the finest surviving example of early 17th-century Japanese castle architecture, made up of over eighty buildings spread across multiple baileys,...
View ArticleTousuiro Kiyamachi in Kyoto: Tofu Kaiseki
Hidden down a narrow lane that runs along Kiyamachi-dori, just west of the Kamogawa River, Tosuiro Kiyamachi is a well-kept secret among Kyoto’s vegetarian and bean curd loving cognoscenti. Located in...
View ArticleKyoto Private Tour: Temples, Shrines & Bamboo Grove
Boasting 17 World Heritage sites and a stunning array of Buddhist temples and Shintō shrines, Kyoto is a treasure house of Japanese history and culture. A journey to Kyoto, Japan’s ancient capital is...
View ArticleIshibekoji Kamikura: Refined Kyoto Kaiseki
Kaiseki is the quintessential Japanese haute cuisine, a multi-course tasting menu characterized by the perfection of its preparation and elegant presentation. Originally a meal of small dishes meant to...
View ArticleTokyo New York Grill & Jazz Bar: Lost in Translation
Ever since Sofia Coppola’s 2003 movie 'Lost in Translation', the Tokyo Park Hyatt has become legendary. Crowning the hotel on the 52nd floor of the Shinjuku Park Tower is the dynamic New York Grill...
View ArticleTokyo Sumo Tournament at Ryōgoku Kokugikan
A unique cultural and sporting spectacle, Tokyo's National Sumo Tournament is held only 6 times a year at the celebrated Ryogoku Kokugikan Stadium, where sumo wrestlers grapple in an elevated ring made...
View ArticleSumida Hokusai Museum: Ukiyo-e Woodblock Prints
Opened in November 2016, the ultra-modern Sumida Hokusai Museum is dedicated entirely to Edo-era Sumida's most famous son – ukiyo-e superstar Katsushika Hokusai, who single-handedly defined Japanese...
View ArticleSushi Kanesaka: Michelin Star Omakase in Ginza
A passionate defender of Japanese culinary traditions, Chef Shinji Kanesaka is one of the most celebrated sushi chefs in Japan, having started his training at Kyubey, one of the oldest and...
View ArticleSukiyabashi Jiro: Michelin Sushi in 20 Minutes
The world's most famous sushi restaurant, Sukiyabashi Jiro has been awarded three Michelin stars for 11 years running, and master chef Jiro Ono now 93, still makes the sushi himself at the counter with...
View ArticleKamakura: Historic Temples, Shinto Shrines & Soba
Once a sleepy fishing village, few places are entrenched deeper in Japan’s history than Kamakura. The small coastal town only an hour from Tokyo, was once the political centre of medieval Japan when...
View ArticleSushi Matsue Ebisu: Tokyo's Hidden Omakase Gem
Sushi Matsue may be Tokyo's best omakase without a Michelin star. Located in the trendy neighborhood in Shibuya, the Ebisu area is known for its lovely small shops, izakaya, tachinomi, and also this...
View ArticleThe Draycott: A Timeless Classic by Sloane Square
Nestled within three beautifully restored Edwardian homes in the exclusive enclave of Chelsea and Knightsbridge, The Draycott epitomises the grandeur of old-world luxurious living. Hidden away on a...
View ArticleTerroirs Wine Bar: A Little Gem by Trafalgar Square
If you could dream up the perfect wine bar then this would probably be it: an atmospheric little gem tucked away on a small street between the Strand and Covent Garden in the heart of London's West...
View ArticleChutney Mary: A Jewel in London's Culinary Crown
After 25 years in Chelsea, the brilliantly smart Chutney Mary found a new home in the exclusive enclave of St James's in 2015. Established in 1990 by sisters Camellia and Namita Panjabi and her husband...
View ArticleLondon Shell Company Barge Lunch & Little Venice
London Shell Co. is a floating restaurant aboard The Prince Regent, a stunning wide beam canal boat lovingly restored after 30 years of leisure service on London’s waterways. Moored on Regent’s Canal...
View ArticleThe Wallace Collection at Hertford House
Located in an elegant eighteenth century mansion, the Wallace Collection houses one of the finest collections of art in London. Once described as “the greatest picture gallery in Europe” by art...
View ArticleThe Dove Riverside Pub in Hammersmith
A charming, much-loved pub with an incredible history, The Dove has been a fixture of London life for centuries. Set on the River Thames at the top of a bend offering fabulous views east and west, it's...
View ArticleHawksmoor Seven Dials: Cold Food & Poor Service
Located in the old Witney-Coombe brewery complete with original vaulted brick ceiling, Hawksmoor Seven Dials is tucked down a quiet street a few minutes from Covent Garden and Seven Dials. Founded in...
View ArticleThe Chiltern Firehouse: London's Hottest Restaurant
The Chiltern Firehouse has been illuminating London's restaurant scene since opening in 2014. Located in the heart of London's...
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