South of Chennai is a little town that is situated on the Bay of Bengal called Mamallapuram. This town is famous for it’s ancient temple ruins and now possibly something else. In…

For a nice day trip out of Tokyo with your family or significant other, head to Yokohama’s Red Brick Warehouse to visit its annual outdoor ice skating rink. Built in 1911, these…

by Kelly Wetherille The year 1970, the same year Tokyo Weekender was founded, was an important year for Japanese fashion. The 70s were a time of huge economic growth in Japan, and…

I usually have a lot to say I so don’t really like cutting down on the copy in my first column of the new year. But after considerable thought I decided it’s…

by Owen Schaefer It’s strange to be human in a Rebecca Horn exhibition. One could almost get the impression that the viewers are being mocked by the moving sculptures that typify her…

one: Japanese gallery Carre MOJI selects the very best modern works of the traditional Japanese art form of calligraphy. Exhibited recently at Tokyo Big Site’s Interior Lifestyle Living show, the company sells…

Winter in Japan is a time for skiing, snowboarding, onsen (hot springs), and beautiful mountain landscapes. And what better place to experience all of these things than at the foot of the…

by J.K. Whelehan What would you give someone for a 40th anniversary or any special occasion? Certainly a wine from the milestone year might be worth considering. Most people when following this…