Travel
Dewa Sanzan
In the realm of yamabushi ascetics and ancient living Buddhas
Koganecho
The former red-light district now hosts a new breed of performer
Inle Lake
Life moves slowly in Burma’s water world
Nishinari
The largest slum in Japan is attracting a new breed of visitor: backpackers
Mai Chau
The Vietnamese valley is a rich mix of ethnic minorities—and butterflies
Miura Coast
Take an easy, crowd-free hike on the Kanagawa shoreline
Xishuangbanna
Borderland China offers a fertile mix of nature and ethnicities
Yakushima
Nature paints the forest green on this verdant Kyushu island
Kagoshima
Go under the volcano in southern Japan
Chhattisgarh
Off the beaten track in the tribal heart of India
Toyako Onsen
Listen for rumblings at a Hokkaido lake that never freezes
Hiking Tanzawa
Pristine nature and gorgeous views are only ¥2,000 away
Shonai Eigamura
Get a glimpse behind the scene of Japan’s samurai movies
Nagasaki Nights
The southern city is a hotbed of after-hours fun
Kanda River
Hop on a bicycle and head upstream
Tarawa
The capital of Kiribati feels like the edge of the world
Narita Sky Access Line
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on July 2010The trek out to [...]
Hike
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on June 2010Where: Mt. Ougiyama (1,138m) [...]
Little Okinawa
Chinatown isn’t the only ethnic enclave in Yokohama
Guide
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on June 2010 Boutique city guides [...]
Sports World
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on June 2010 Name: Sports World [...]
Luang Prabang
Laos’ second city rewards early risers
The Ryokan Collection
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on June 2010 If your idea [...]
A Kenzo Tange View of Tokyo
Rediscover some architectural gems on your doorstep
Kashgar
The Chinese city still bears traces of the old Silk Road—for now
International Motel Hokuriku
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on May 2010 Name: International Motel [...]
High Art
Since its opening five years ago, a reclusive sect's stunning museum has attracted wide international acclaim. Tama Miyake travels to the mountaintop.
Camp Drake
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on May 2010 Name: Camp Drake [...]
Yokosuka
Japan’s naval past and present converge in Kanagawa
Spring Pottery Festival
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on April 2010 If you’ve grown [...]
Hotel Kotei
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on April 2010 Name: Hotel Kotei [...]
Hanoi
The Vietnamese capital is a hotbed of culture—if you can dodge the traffic
Shanghai
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on April 2010 Shanghai Expo 2010 [...]
Narai
Tradition meets modernity on an ancient highway in Nagano Prefecture