Japan, culture and transport systems.
FeatureIn Suginami, west of central Tokyo, everyday cooking is not improvised: it is bought, prepared and repeated. Between neighbourhood markets, street greengrocers and a…
FeatureIn Sakai, a port city in southern Osaka Prefecture, Japan, everyday food rests on knife-making craft, dashi stocks and local markets. A guide to…
FeatureJapan's former capital offers more than gardens and shrines: a belt of forested hills surrounds the city and demands planning, proper footwear and respect…
FeatureIn Honchō, a residential district of Funabashi in Chiba Prefecture, proximity to Narita Airport has reshaped daily life without erasing its neighbourhood identity. This…
FeatureJapan's ancient capital welcomes millions of visitors each year. In its historic districts, daily life unfolds among machiya townhouses, narrow lanes and a rising…
FeatureJapan's ancient capital concentrates its fame in a handful of streets, but its wooden heritage and neighborhood life extend into districts where tourism has…
FeatureIn Kyoto, Japan, historic districts unfold between machiya townhouses, narrow lanes and a rising tide of visitors. To walk them slowly and respectfully is…
FeatureJapan's ancient capital welcomes millions of visitors each year. In its historic neighborhoods, the balance between residents and travelers has become a delicate art…
FeatureJapan's ancient capital welcomes millions of visitors each year. In its historic neighborhoods, the balance between tourists and residents has become a delicate act…
FeatureJapan's ancient capital faces the challenge of preserving its heritage while welcoming millions of travelers. We explore its historic districts to understand how the…
