No tricks, just magic
The Traveller team recounts some of the people, places and surprises that filled the year with unforgettable moments.
The Traveller team recounts some of the people, places and surprises that filled the year with unforgettable moments.
Melancholy landscapes, wild waterfalls and the noh theatre tradition inspire Tom Yarwood on a spiritual quest.
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A wise man climbs Fuji once in his life, goes the proverb. Adrian Bridge discovers the truth behind it on a trek to the sacred summit.
Futuristic, frustrating and fascinating sum up Tokyo, a city of contrasts.
Traditional ryokans are adopting Western elements to create a cool 21st-century style, writes Sybil Kapoor.
Pico Iyer is fascinated by the shape-changing quality of Tokyo, where tradition, next-century fashion and order co-exist.
If you want to make the most of a day in Tokyo, you've got to start early, writes Nicole Bittar.
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An exploding pinata, all colour and energy and promise, Tokyo is a love them or hate them type of city. Tackle the city's wildest nightlife in Shinjuku; drop by teenybopper haven in Harajuku; explore old town Tokyo in Asakusa; and hit the shops in Shibuya. Slide into the city's quiet cracks for a green tea late and some downtime; but remember there's no escaping this city's bright lights.