Dandong

The Chinese border city offers a tantalizing glimpse of the Hermit Kingdom

Inatori Quarantine Hospital

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2009 Name: Inatori Quarantine [...]

Niijima

Surf, sun, sand… Tokyo? Enjoy a beach holiday without (technically) leaving the city

Vietnam

The south-east Asian country is becoming a beach paradise to die for

Exploring Izu’s Interior

Head inland, and the peninsula is full of surprises

Abandoned Water Park

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on June 2009 This abandoned water [...]

Akeno Gekijo

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on May 2009 Name: Akeno Gekijo [...]

Ladakh

Ancient Buddhist traditions live on in this rugged mountain area

Heiankaku

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on May 2009 Name: Heiankaku Location: [...]

Yamate Seven Lucky Gods Walk

Follow an Edo-style path to good fortune in Meguro

Hitching North

Tohoku and Hokkaido are just a thumb ride away

Hokutan Shimizusawa Power Plant

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on April 2009 Name: Hokutan Shimizusawa [...]