3 Luxury Boutique Hotels in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka for Food-Loving Travellers

From energetic Tokyo to champagne-fuelled Osaka and gastronomic Kyoto, three boutique hotels prove that Japan’s Golden Route comes with welcome moments of calm. By Amy Van | Photos courtesy of: THE TOKYO STATION HOTEL, FAUCHON L’HÔTEL KYOTO, CUVEE J2 HOTEL OSAKA From Tokyo’s kinetic pulse to Kyoto’s layered history and Osaka’s effervescent food culture, a…

ByAmyJuly 18, 20260Comments

Dining New Singapore

Saki at JW Marriott Tokyo: Emmanuel Stroobant’s Modern Take on Japanese Cuisine

Saki at JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo is the meeting point of Japanese produce and Emmanuel Stroobant’s modern, precise culinary language.

ByAmyMarch 2, 20260Comments

Food Singapore Travel

5 Christmas Markets To Visit in Japan This Festive Season 2025

From Tokyo to Yokohama and Osaka, celebrate the holidays at Japan’s top Christmas markets this year.

ByEpicureDecember 5, 20250Comments

Dining Singapore

Tokyo Insider’s Guide: 3 Omakase Sushi Restaurants For Every Budget

Explore these omakase sushi temples in Tokyo that offer multiple course options at varying price points.

ByAmyNovember 21, 20250Comments

Drinks Food Singapore

Kissaten Culture: Exploring Tokyo’s Vintage Coffee Shops

Tokyo’s kissaten offer a slow, nostalgic escape from the modern city—with strong brews, velvet booths, and Showa-era charm in every cup. Text and photos by CK Japan’s kissaten are more than just coffee shops; they are cultural artifacts, reflecting the nation’s complex history of Western influence and domestic reinvention. Born in the Meiji era (1868–1912), as…

ByAmyJune 27, 20250Comments

Features Food Hotels & Resorts Singapore Travel

Tokyo’s Luxurious Hotel Club Lounges With A View

These three elegantly refurbished club lounges in Tokyo invite guests to unwind over light meals and cocktails, all while taking in sweeping views of the city.

ByAmyJune 12, 20250Comments

Dining New Singapore

Upcoming: Luxury Dining Series by Marriott International Returns in 2025

New experiences: Luxury Dining Series by Marriott International 2025 series featuring 7 properties in Asia Pacific will offer a gastronomic reinterpretation of traditional flavours and forgotten ingredients. The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok The Luxury Group by Marriott International will once again roll out its Luxury Dining Series after last year’s success. Taking place from July to September 2025,…

ByAmyJune 5, 20250Comments