Mt. Mitake

Get away from it all—and enjoy the year’s first blossom—on the outskirts of Tokyo.

Tighter Security Measures

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2010If you’re traveling to [...]

Nebukawa

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2010 The trees hang [...]

Otaru

The former herring capital is now home to Hokkaido’s other snow festival

Cocos Islands

The Australian Maldives offer an antidote to civilization

Hatada Transformer Substation

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2010 Name: Hatada Transformer [...]

Local Treasures

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2010 Since Yukio Hatoyama [...]

Fujiya Hotel

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2009 When the young [...]

Inujima Refinery

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2009 Name: Inujima Refinery [...]

Danshui

The historical town is a short ride from Taipei—and a world away

The Luxe Asian Grand Tour Box

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2009 Here’s the perfect [...]

Honshu’s Holy Hotels

Simon Rowe seeks serenity and a satisfying meal alongside the monks of Koya-san.