The Bare Truth. Saving Tokyo’s Bathhouses: Kentaro Imai Interview
Debbie Oakes
0 For centuries, Tokyo’s sento (public bathhouses) have been more than just places to bathe—they’ve been hubs of community, relaxation, and tradition. In recent decades, sento have been disappearing. Naturally, modern homes all have bathrooms, so the Japanese tradition of communal bathing culture of sento has seen a dramatic decline. Enter Kentaro Imai, an […]
The Art of Sake Pairing: A Guide to Japan’s Most Famous Drink
0 There’s no doubt that Sake, Japan’s delicious national drink, (often drunk – in my experience at least – to raucous cries of ‘Kampai!’) Not only is it the perfect pairing to your favourite sushi, sake is a deeply nuanced, centuries-old craft. Much like wine, there are an incredible range of flavours from delicate floral […]
Nikko: My Favorite Autumn Escape Near Tokyo
Two hours from Tokyo, Nikko is the go-to spectacular autumn escape
Top 5 Tokyo Museums and Art Galleries
Tokyo – with its endless collision of old and new – almost has a museum dedicated to just about everything and gallery scene that pulls you seemlessly into the ecclectic soul of this magical city
