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Located in the Chubu region of Honshu island, Aichi Prefecture is almost smack in the middle of Japan. The largest city here is Nagoya, while the economic powerhouse of the area is the automotive indu...
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The next time you land at Narita International Airport, stay a while instead of heading straight to Tokyo. The airport is located in Chiba Prefecture – home to Tokyo Disney Resort, Kamogawa Sea World,...
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In Japan, you can get a lot done in convenience stores, also known as konbini. You can stock up on toiletries, stationery and undergarments, buy bus and train tickets, pay insurance bills and even dro...
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You can’t miss the Flight of Dreams area at Chubu Centrair International Airport. Opened in autumn 2018, the space is distinguished by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, referencing how 35 per cent of 787s are ...
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A labour of love Imagine running a restaurant in a remote village that only serves 16 people a day. Then winning recognition from both the Gault&Millau and Michelin guides such that there is now a on...
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A place worthy of more than a few hours is INAX MUSEUMS, which is a compound featuring six buildings. Three of them — the Architectural Terracotta Museum, Tile Museum and Kiln Plaza — showcase the ric...
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When American craft beer culture meets fresh Vietnamese produce, you get Heart of Darkness. Already one of the most popular artisan breweries in Ho Chi Minh City, this gastrobar’s first international ...
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A walk through time Japan has six cities famous for ceramics, and Tokoname is the oldest, having manufactured pots since the end of the Heian period (794 to 1185). The rich soil of the area birthe...
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Don’t be shellfish Seafood is the order of the day at Uotaro Kura-no-machi where meals don’t come with a side dish but a full appetiser buffet instead. For your mains, take your pick from crispy te...
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Red brick restoration One of the most outstanding buildings in the city of Handa must be the Kabuto Beer Museum, also known as the Handa Red Brick Building. Constructed in 1898, it housed the brewe...
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Just a 10-minute ferry ride from Morozaki Port in Minamichita, Himaka Island or Himakajima is so small that it takes only about 30 minutes to drive around. The 1,900-strong population either work in...
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A magical region Aside from food, Mihama and its surrounds in South Chita offer much to see and do. Stay for a few days and enjoy the beautiful beaches, rugged coastline and sparkling sea. Light o...
