Travel
Honshu’s Holy Hotels
Simon Rowe seeks serenity and a satisfying meal alongside the monks of Koya-san.
Block Party
Renowned for its legendary temples and manicured gardens, Kyoto is one of Japan's top tourist destinations. Simon Rowe steps off the beaten path and delves into the ancient city's more charming corners.
Water’s Edge
Old-world fishing villages, a cast of crusty characters, and Japan's best octopus make Seto Inland Sea the place for epicures and adventurers. Simon Rowe sets sail.
Peaks and Valleys
Stephen Mansfield ventures into the picturesque calderas of Kyushu's Aso-Kuju National Park.
PEPY
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on November 2009 PEPY (Protect the [...]
Wallpaper* City Guide Osaka
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on November 2009 After producing guides [...]
Yamadera
The mountain temple complex is enough to bring the bard out in anyone
Seigoshi Mine
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on November 2009 Name: Seigoshi Mine [...]
Nikko
Swap the tourist trail for the open road
Nicchitsu Mine Hospital
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on October 2009 Name: Nicchitsu Mine [...]