It’s springtime and the season for sakura (cherry blossoms) in Japan again. This time of year I reflect fondly upon the times ...

Wanting less time in a closed off kitchen and more time with her customers, Mari relocated Cha-tŷ to the Dovecot Barn at Lampeter House. The tea room is described as a ‘labour of love’ and everything, ...

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that pastry concept Mrs Bakery, and quick service vendor Sushi Joy, have opened their doors ...

Want to eat out (or order in) but trying to cut down on calories? Here are 11 healthy sushi options to help you choose wisely. Part of the fun of going out for sushi is seeing and tasting the ...

At nearly 400 feet, Sanjusangendo Hall is the longest wooden structure in Japan (there are archery contests held along the length of the hall every yeah). And lining its lengthy walls is a rare ...

Every day, hundreds of people visit Ryoanji Temple to see its Zen rock garden – which is probably the most famous of its kind in Japan. Located in Kyoto's northern outskirts, the temple was ...

The Golden Route is the quintessential travel itinerary for first-time visitors to Japan. It traditionally includes Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and (sometimes) Hiroshima, offering a well-rounded introduction ...