Fine-Jewelry Designer Temple St. Clair Shares Her Go-To Tokyo Spots
Temple St. Clair remembers her first trip to Japan in the early 1980s with the sort of reverent tone that artists save for their greatest sources of inspiration: “I first went there on a family trip,” she explains, “and it was love at first sight.” The New York-based...
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...
A Design Insider’s Guide to the Magical City of Kanazawa
If you love the vibe of Kyoto with its artisanal treasures and magnificent gardens and shrines, consider adding the city of Kanazawa to your list of destinations for your next trip to Japan. Just ask Asako Ueno, the Brooklyn-based lifestyle journalist and tastemaker...