Focus On… Gora Koran, a Ryokan in Hakone
By Angela Fairhurst Aryokan is a type of traditional Japanese inn that originated in the Edo period (1603-1868), when these places served travelers along Japan’s...
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Focus On… Mandarin Oriental Tokyo
By Angela Fairhurst High above the crowd, from the 38th floor lobby, guests get a breath taking bird’s eye perspective of Tokyo and overlook the...
For all the Tea in China
By Angela Fairhurst One writer’s quest for the perfect cup of tea takes her through Hong Kong and Tokyo, resulting in lessons of history, health...