Dressed to Thrill

As the summer sizzles with major cosplay events across Japan, the industry branches out in bold new directions

Here Be Monsters

From ESP labs to Pokemon panics to death cults, Japan is a wonderland of the bizarre. Metropolis takes a Fortean approach to the country’s mysteries

Roof

Artists and foodies are all welcome at this west Tokyo café-restaurant

Buta Gumi

Pork: It’s what’s for dinner at this new Nogizaka eatery

Genevieve Maylam

Japan Managing Director, BeautifulPeople Network

Kazu Wakui

Founder of O-SU

The Golden Rock

One of Burma’s many splendid attractions hangs by a hair

Kawasaki Daishi

Kanto’s most impressive temple is closer than you think

Little Journeys, Big Delights

From bugs to butts, Tokyo's less visited museums have something for everyone

The Other Side of Cape Town

Township tours offer a vibrant glimpse of daily life in South Africa

Waterworld

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

Nature Trails

Hakkakuso in Tateyama offers a jumping-off point for cycling, swimming, and the well-preserved charm of Japanese fishing villages. Steve Trautlein heads to the coast.