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Twist and turn your way through the wooded, mountainous landscape around Kirishima Kinkowan National Park, which lies on the border between Kagoshima and Miyazaki prefectures, stopping off for relaxing onsens, delicious local…
By Stephan Jarvis
In Japan, where the best souvenirs from a trip are often the edible ones, every prefecture crafts their image with an accent on signature local flavors. Best of all, every sightseeing spot…
By Zoria Petkoska
Oita Prefecture in Kyushu is well-known for its onsen. But you should also visit the region to discover authentic culinary wonders and the chill lifestyle cultivated at its tranquil islands and fishing…
By Weekender Editor
Yu Sugimoto was only 38 when he took on the position of executive chef at the illustrious Imperial Hotel, Tokyo last year. Lauded for his perfect execution of French cuisine across Europe…
By Lisa Wallin
Why this furniture store near Nakameguro Station has stolen our hearts this month… 1. We Shot Our “Love Issue” Cover There It was a chilly January morning, only one week into the…
By Annemarie Luck
A delicious swirl of ice cream in a cone is always in order in Japan. Even on the coldest days of winter, you can walk up to any seller, buy a freshly served…
What better way to spend a Saturday than immersing yourself in the pampering world of Decorté and trying out their new range of products called AQ Meliority? TW recently invited 12 discerning…
Having only lived in Japan for a short portion of my life, I first learned about DHC in the way most women of my generation do: through YouTube tutorials. Makeup artist Lisa…
By Lisandra Moor
Bordered by the Pacific Ocean’s Sagami Bay on its south side, Odawara is blessed with a scenic coastline that’s been admired by travelers since the city served as a post town along…
Tokyo is a magnetic city with a vibrant nightlife that covers everything from clubbing and live music to stand-up comedy and traditional performances. There are hundreds of events going on every week. However, trying to book gigs…
Odawara’s history is deeply entwined with the fascinating stories of ninjas and samurai in feudal Japan. Odawara Castle once served as the home of the Hojo clan, which ruled the area for…
If exploring nature, culture, history and cuisine sounds like your perfect kind of getaway, then spending a couple of days in the picturesque port city of Odawara should make it to the…
On September 5, 2019, Mangayamma Yaramati, a 74-year-old woman in southern India gave birth to twin girls for the first time after conceiving through donor eggs. This case raised ethical concerns around…
By Suzanne Kamata
Odawara has the contemplative contemporary artist Hiroshi Sugimoto to thank for this architecturally breathtaking art complex. In 2009, Sugimoto established the Odawara Art Foundation “with the aim of conveying the essence of…
It’s well known that Tokyo is as active during the day as it is at night, with karaoke, clubs, bars and restaurants serving all manner of clientele until the early hours of…
By Jordan Green
Have you ever visited Japan’s Ogasawara Islands? If you’re still planning a visit, what do you most want to do or see while there? Ogasawara Tourism wants to make your vacation to…
Tokyo is a magnetic city with a vibrant nightlife that covers everything from clubbing and live music to stand-up comedy and traditional performances. There are hundreds of events going on every week. However, trying to book gigs (usually in…
