Tokyo

Starbucks’ Japan inroads: new stores and Uber Eats collaboration

Starbucks announced comprehensive plans to boost its presence in Japan last week. Over the next three years, the coffee giant…

Q&A with Hiroyasu Kawate: Asia’s one to watch

How did you feel when you won this award? I was so happy. It means a lot to me that…

Florilège honoured with One to Watch award in Asia

In advance of the ceremony celebrating Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants at the end of February, Florilège in Tokyo, Japan has…

On tour

When René Redzepi, chef and owner of Noma in Copenhagen, announced that he would be moving the restaurant, staff and…

Architecture enthusiasts mourn the loss of the iconic Okura Tokyo Hotel

The hotel, famed for it’s low level style and quiet understated luxury closed its doors on Monday 31 August, ahead…