Category: Japan

Temples and Gardens of Ancient Japan cruise

Temples and Gardens of Ancient Japan cruise

By on May 25, 2006 in Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Japan, Regions, South Korea, Speciality Travel
Join Clipper Cruise Line for an extraordinary voyage to the Temples and Gardens of Ancient Japan, departing 1st June 2006 aboard their award-winning small-ship Clipper Odyssey. Experience the unmistakable beauty of Japan’s elegant gardens, ancient castles, and opulent temples and shires as you travel in the company of a distinguished group of onboard historians and
Top 10 cities for foodies

Top 10 cities for foodies

By on May 13, 2006 in Asia, Belgium, California, Canada, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Italy, Japan, Nevada, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, USA, Vietnam, Western Europe, Worldwide
What would you say are the top 10 cities for eating out? According to MSNBC, it’s Barcelona, Brussels, Hanoi, Las Vegas, Lyon, New York, San Francisco, Rome, Tokyo and Vancouver. The choices are based on “cities chosen for their unique dishes”, “others for their celebrity chefs”, and “others for creating dishes known the world over”.
Molecular cuisine comes to Tokyo

Molecular cuisine comes to Tokyo

By on May 08, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, Bars, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Japan, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany
Molecular cuisine combines physics, chemistry and gastronomy, and was made popular in the early 1990s by the Spanish chef Ferran Adrià. While many parts of the world are no stranger to test tubes and petri dishes, this type of cooking has  been a long time in coming to Tokyo. But the wait is finally over:
Top skylines in the world

Top skylines in the world

By on May 06, 2006 in Asia, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Europe, Germany, Hong Kong, Illinois, Japan, Malaysia, Middle East, New York, North America, Oceania, Pennsylvania, Regions, Singapore, South America, South Korea, Texas, United Arab Emirates, USA, Washington, Western Europe
According to diserio.com, the best skyline in the world is that of Hong Kong, pictured right. Personally, 15th-placed Seattle gets my vote, thanks to the beautiful backdrop of Mount Rainier. The article sums up the top 18 skylines in the world as: 1. Hong Kong (China) 2. Chicago (USA) 3. Shanghai (China) 4. New York
The Tablet 10: Best of Asia

The Tablet 10: Best of Asia

By on Mar 20, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Hong Kong, Hotels, Indonesia, Japan, Regions, Taiwan, Thailand
Are you seeking the best that Asia has to offer? Courtesy of another ‘Tablet 10’  from  Tablet Hotels, here’s the pick of the bunch: The Peninsula – Kowloon, Hong Kong The Oriental – Bangkok, Thailand Park Hyatt Tokyo – Tokyo, Japan The Peninsula Bangkok – Bangkok, Thailand Claska – Tokyo, Japan The Sukhothai Bangkok –
Global Express plane from ExcelAire

Global Express plane from ExcelAire

By on Mar 12, 2006 in Air Travel, Asia, Japan, New York, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA
Based in Long Island, NY, ExcelAire  is about to add  a Global Express plane to its private jet fleet.   The aircraft flies from New York City to Tokyo nonstop in 14 hours. There’s nothing that remarkable about the journey time but the level of comfort is second to none. The plane represents the pinnacle
Luxury hotels in Tokyo

Luxury hotels in Tokyo

By on Jan 11, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Japan, Regions
The “Big Three” in Tokyo (the Imperial Hotel, Hotel New Otani and Hotel Okura) are facing increasing competition. Last summer, Hilton’s Conrad Hotel brand introduce Conrad Tokyo to the newly developed Shiodome business district in Minato Ward. This was followed by Mandarin Oriental’s Tokyo hotel in Nihonbashi (in Chuo Ward).   The spring and summer