Japan

John Gapper was expecting millions to descend on Japan to see the annual cherry blossom blooms. But this year, he had it to himself...

Is there still a place for wanderlust in our altered world, asks Jo Ellison

Read at home, journey round the world

From Japandi style to vibrant savoir-faire –  this season’s hottest home trend has something for every taste

Alex Kerr’s renovation of his 18th-century rural Japanese home has blazed a trail in the preservation of traditional architecture, says Lisa Freedman

Christina Ohly Evans visits a unique Daikanyama boutique

Designers are taking cues from ancient Japan. Selected by Jessica Beresford

Where to find everything from bespoke shoes to rare books, vintage fashion to pottery

From Brighton to Bangkok, Tel Aviv to Tokyo – where to find plant-based cuisine at its finest

Japanese shoemakers are bringing a new level of artistry to bespoke footwear, winning a following outside Asia. Christian Barker reports

The American designer recommends a full immersion through visiting old‑school udon bars, prowling galleries and mining its craftsmanship traditions for inspiration everywhere, he tells Fiona McCarthy

The latest blade from Blenheim Forge comes in an edition of 10 with a rare-oak handle

Maria Shollenbarger on what to do and where to be

The CEO of Sotheby’s Asia dishes up his top wining and dining destinations, from a nostalgic Hong Kong tea room to an Indian institution in Mayfair

Our menswear blogger visits Sri Threads, a treasure trove of vintage “boro” cloth

The Japanese photographer’s pop-up installation brings a taste of underground Tokyo to London

A cool Shibuya lunch spot with first-rate people-watching potential 

A new wave of Japanese artisans is making an impact with striking objets inspired by eastern traditions and shaped by western sensibilities. Rachelle Gryn Brettler reports