Spirited away Taketomi, Japan Uwern Jong escapes to the fairytale island of Taketomi in Okinawa, Japan and understands why it is that...
Kyoto rules Kyoto, Japan Uwern Jong considers why a Kyoto temple can be progressive on its stance on same-gender marriage. As we...
Wade in Japan Tokyo, Japan Walk a mile in Uwern Jong’s shoes – which he bought several pairs of – as he roams...
Hoshinoya Taketomi, Japan High-spec, but low-key, the escapist resort for those in the know – Hoshinoya Taketomi – allows for the...
The Peninsula Tokyo, Japan Towering high above Tokyo’s upmarket Marunouchi is The Peninsula Tokyo, itself accenting the skyline of the city’s commercial...
Ritz Carlton, Tokyo, Japan In Roppongi, a part of Tokyo that looks like New York City, we found the aptly named Midtown...
Hotel Granvia, Osaka, Japan Set very conveniently in Osaka’s station complex, which makes for easy navigating (that said, the station, like all...
The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto, Japan Arguably the most luxurious hotel in the city, the Ritz-Carlton Kyoto adds its own level of contemporary sophistication...
Aman Tokyo Tokyo, Japan For us, the Aman Tokyo rates high among the best urban hotels that we have ever stayed in....
Hotel Granvia, Kyoto, Japan The team will meet and greet you on the platform as you step off the Shinkansen at JR...
Four Seasons, Marunouchi, Tokyo, Japan We emerged from our immaculate suite to watch the sun rise (in the land of the rising sun), over...
Park Tokyo Hotel, Tokyo, Japan Occupying the uppermost floors of the Shiodome Media Tower, the Park Suite has an absolutely stunning view over...