Temples. Tea ceremonies. Geisha. These are all reasons why Kyoto is celebrated as Japan’s wellspring of tradition. A new generation, however, wants to change the story.
With the revered Danish fine-diner moving away from its traditional restaurant roots, the upcoming Noma Kyoto residency is sure to be one hot ticket for gourmets around the globe.
With its more delicate, approachable styles, over the past decade demand for Japanese whisky has outstripped supply. Here are the Japanese whisky bottles to know about.
A world away from bullet trains and the subway crush, seeing the country on foot reveals a different Japan. And dipping a toe into the hot springs of Oita, as Pat Nourse discovers, proves more revealing still.
Whether it's yakitori or yakiniku, sushi or soba, dress down for ramen or dress up for kaiseki, chef Michael Ryan has every meal covered in the Japanese capital.
The Apollo team has repeated the success of its Sydney restaurant in Japan, opening the hottest Greek restaurant Tokyo has ever seen. Somewhere along the way, chef Jonathan Barthelmess found time to explore Ginza, his new stomping ground. Here are his picks of the neighbourhood.