Tokyo’s Best Kakigori Counters
The Italians have gelato, the French have sorbet, and the Japanese have kakigori! Japan’s traditional shaved-ice dessert, heaped with colourful syrup and condensed milk, has...
Jessica Kozuka - Tokyo Resident Curator
LUXE Loves: The Palace Hotel Tokyo
Tokyo bound and looking for ideas on where to stay? You’ll find resident editor, Jessica Kozuka’s finely tuned list of Tokyo accommodation in the LUXE Tokyo Guide....
Artisanal Shopping in Tokyo
Tokyo is renowned for its artisan culture and strong independent retail, but knowing what to buy, and navigating where to go can be daunting, even...
A Honolulu Stopover
The launchpad for many a Hawaiian island adventure, Honolulu doesn’t immediately spring to mind as a chic-beach destination. Yet there’s more to Hawaii’s capital than...
A Wellness Weekend in Tokyo
From mastering the art of Zen to onsen, organic eats to fungi treats, here’s a guide on how to enjoy 48 hours of wellness in...
Asakusa Tokyo: Neighbourhood Guide
The north-eastern, culture-crammed pocket of Asakusa is famously home to the Sensō-ji Temple, known for its big red lantern and even bigger throngs of tourists. But...
Keeping Cool in the Tokyo Summer
The Nippon capital swelters in the summer months and as the mercury spikes past the mid 20s, so does the intensity of the city. Avoid...
A Mini LUXE Guide to Osaka
The chilled counterpart to prim n’ proper sister Tokyo, Osaka is big city Japan at its most friendly and relaxed – if a city of...
ON THE RADAR: Hoshinoya Tokyo
From spruced-up boutique hotel digs to old-school artisan retailers and to-die-for restos, here’s our weekly spotlight on what we love right now. What: Hoshinoya Tokyo...
An Insider’s Guide to Tokyo
In a monthly column produced for AFR’s Boss Magazine, we highlight the best of a city for biz visitors and sophisticated travellers alike. This month...