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DRAW THE CHARM OF THE CITY ON THE NIGHT VIEW
The night sky explodes in the intricate, thrilling beauty of Japanese fireworks. Electrifying dancers perform to a symphony of music and light. Culinary delights and beach-side relaxation abound. STAR ISLAND offers true resort-style entertainment in the very heart of Tokyo.
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HOSPITALITY PRO: “HOME IS A FEELING”
Aman Tokyo general manager Tomoko Yagi spoke with us about ways that travelers can feel right at home even while immersing themselves in authentic local experiences that might at first seem anything but familiar.
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TOKYO’S GREAT OUTDOORS (AND A TIPPLE OF SAKE, TOO)
Beautiful nature and exciting adventure awaits just a short train ride from central Tokyo. Finish your day with a visit to one of Tokyo’s most loved sake breweries.
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MORNING YOGA IN A VERITABLE MUSEUM
Morning yoga classes at Hotel Gajoen Tokyo in Meguro ward invite yogis of all levels from beginner to advanced to practice in beautiful art-filled surroundings. Afterwards, enjoy a relaxed healthy breakfast in the boutique hotel’s top-floor lounge.
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THE MODERN TEA CEREMONY
The stylish Sakurai Japanese Tea Experience in fashionable Aoyama is the perfect place to explore the wonderful world of Japanese tea beyond the usual thick matcha. Explore the more than 50 varieties of local Japanese tea or perhaps one of the tea-infused cocktails.
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YOUR VERY OWN TEA CEREMONY WITH A GREAT MASTER
The tea ceremony, which flourished in the Edo period, lives on in ultra-modern Tokyo. Let Charen Tranquilitea, helmed by a tea-ceremony specialist descended from feudal lords, introduce you to the way of tea through tailor-made experiences such as cha-kaiseki (tea ceremony and kaiseki fine dining) at a Michelin-starred restaurant.
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GOURMET DESTINATION NUMBER ONE
With perspective gained from her more than two decades in the culinary industry, Marybeth Boller talks about what makes Tokyo a worldwide gourmet capital like no other, and offers recommendations for a few must-visit restaurants.
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TOKYO’S GLOBAL APPEAL
We asked Japan travel specialist Scott Gilman to share his view of Tokyo. Just what is it that makes this destination so appealing?
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NIHONRYORI KANDA
Hiroyuki Kanda's eponymous restaurant in Toranomon is an ideal place to experience true Japanese cuisine at its finest.
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UNRIVALED CULINARY DELIGHTS
With a tantalizing choice of dining options from healthy soba noodles to elaborate multicourse kaiseki meals, Tokyo is unrivaled as a culinary destination.
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CUSTOMIZED SUSHI-MAKING EXPERIENCE WITH MATSUNOZUSHI
At Matsunozushi, a family enterprise that’s been serving classic Edomae-style sushi since 1910, book a dining experience that’s complete with a tailor-made master class by the fourth-generation chef.
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EXPERIENCE AUTHENTIC TRADITION
From traditional craft techniques to the elaborate tea ceremony, a host of unique hands-on experiences awaits the traveller to Tokyo.