Click on photo or link to read the feature • Beyond TokyoThree unique and undiscovered Kyoto gardens Whether you prefer exquisite traditional gardens like Hogon-in, that incorporate uniquely Japanese elements, or gardens like Murin-an that create an oasis of perfected wilderness in the middle of the city, or a decidedly modern riff on Japanese landscape design like…read more • TheContinueContinue reading “SEP 2026”
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SEP 2025
Click on photo or link to read the feature • Seasonal SecretThe coolest summertime cafe in Japan Lately I’ve been dreaming of this cafe at the Hiyoshi Taisha shrine in Ōtsu. It’s been living rent-free in my head for years, because I can’t imagine anything more refreshing than sipping an iced something in an open-airContinueContinue reading “SEP 2025”
SEP-OCT 2021
Click on photo or link to read the feature Japanese Home Cooking: How to host a great sake tasting Sake isn’t just for Japanese food anymore—restaurants all over the world are discovering it’s the perfect pairing for all kinds of food. But how do you know what kind of sake you like? Here’s everything you needContinueContinue reading “SEP-OCT 2021”