Japan

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

Reverence for the handmade runs deep in Japan’s culture. Now an enterprising Englishman is opening doors (ever so discreetly) to its top artists’ studios. Danielle Demetriou samples an extraordinary fixing service

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

A new breed of polar expedition yacht is rugged enough to travel to the planet’s polar limits yet also fulfil the demand for adventure cushioned by comfort and style. James Henderson reports

Niche Japanese brands are the unexpected powerhouses of the American workwear revival, says Simon Crompton, and are finally gaining the recognition they deserve

Emperors et al are drawn to this elegant Kyoto store’s alluring array of locally crafted lacquerware embellished with silver, gold and mother-of-pearl

Discover the Japanese boutiques where tastemakers find favourite shoes, handkerchiefs and kimono coats

A no-seam, hand-finished construction is the Ortus USP

Months of soft-stalking Japanese bloggers on Instagram pays dividends when our spa columnist hits Tokyo on a quest to discover its lesser-known beauty and wellness treatments