Flower Power

Spring in Tokyo is the start of a vibrant cycle of new colors that abound even in this concrete jungle

Snowy Japan

Skiing and snowboarding conditions this year are close to perfection

We Love Tokyo

From the quirky to the cultural, explore more of Japan’s eclectic delights in 2006, because only here can you…

Waterworld

Float across the watery heart of Brunei’s capital, Bandar Seri Begawan

Mountain dew

A retreat restores the senses in the highlands of Fukushima

Sea world

A grueling 25-hour boat ride ends in the idyllic island chain of Ogasawara

Train spotting

The Trans-Siberian Railway is an epic journey that begins right at Japan’s doorstep

The Simple Life

City slicker Matthew Reiss takes a breather along Shikoku’s Shimanto River.

Pick of the Litter

She's cute, she's a commercial powerhouse and she's coming up on her 30th birthday. Ken Belson and Brian Bremner let the story of Japan's favorite cat out of the bag.

Tropics of Interest

Urban escapees in search of a little anonymity are drawn to Ishigaki-jima. Simon Rowe finds out why.

Green Peace

Home to Kyoto-style gardens and the Peace Museum for kamikaze, Chiran offers a healthy dose of history and culture. Stephen Mansfield takes a walk.

Pilgrim’s Progress

Simon Rowe braves the storms and heads down to Shikoku’s “Typhoon Ginza,” Cape Ashizuri.