MODERN CULTURE & DINING
Michelin-Starred Chef David Myers Reveals His Go-To Tokyo Cuisine and More
“I have always had a very deep connection to Japan and Japanese culture,” says award-winning chef David Myers, whose former Los Angeles restaurant Sona took the West Coast food scene by storm, earning him a Michelin star for three consecutive years, starting in...
Let Your Sweet Tooth Lead You Through Japan
One of the best ways to experience Japanese culture — and its unique, indigenous flavors — is through a serious sampling of traditional desserts. From red bean (azuki) to matcha (green tea) and kinako (a sweet-tasting roasted soybean), these typical Japanese...
Award-winning Chef Chad Robertson’s Insider Guide to Eating in Tokyo
Named by Bon Appetit magazine as America’s most influential bakery, San Francisco’s legendary Tartine has set the standard for artisanal bread making in the United States. Most recently, the husband-and-wife owners behind this cult bread-making enterprise, Chad...
One Very Delicious Reason to Visit Sasebo ASAP
Some culinary-minded travelers visit Japan to slurp down all the hearty ramen noodles they can get their spoons on, or to sample the best cuts of sashimi on earth. Others hop on a daylong shinkansen ride from Tokyo to get a taste of a regional specialty in the...
Explore Hanoi’s Bubbling Coffee Scene
I consider myself an epicurean, an explorer of food, and a connoisseur of great coffee. As a frequent jet-setter, you’d think caffeine was just for combating fatigue from frequent time zone hopping. But I also truly enjoy the exquisite experience of sipping coffee...
Explore Tokyo Through the Eyes of Kate McCulley
Any good trip needs a foil. After enjoying the wilds of Hokkaido, I was in need of a dose of urban inspiration, so I headed to Tokyo. Tokyo, like all mega-cities, can be anything you want it to be. For me, this time I wanted Tokyo to be about shopping and food, so...
A Taste of Osaka
After flying to Osaka on ANA, I arrived at the Ritz Carlton. I spent the first evening floating down the Dotonbori river on an Osaka Wonder cruise, then hit the Kuromon Ichiba Market in the morning. Popular with tourists, it still has a real neighborhood market...
Sushi – A 2000 Year Old Tradition
Avid sushi eaters might not know that the ancient fish-and-rice dish has been around for more than 2,000 years, in some form or another at least. While the dish has adapted over time, it carries with it a rich and storied tradition of Japanese cuisine and culture....
Eat Like a Local: Why These 5 Hotspots Will Give You a True Taste of Tokyo
With 160,000 restaurants and more Michelin stars than any other city in the world, Tokyo’s dining scene can seem intimidating at first. Factor in secret locations and menus exclusively in Japanese and the faint-hearted traveler may wonder if they should’ve just...
Scott Eddy Returns to Bangkok
I love Bangkok and can’t get enough of this city. Having called it home for almost a decade I felt at ease but also a rush of excitement the moment I arrived. Its laid-back culture, gracious hospitality and incredible food puts it at the top of my list of favorite...
