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Phoenix rising Global
As Japanese accents appear in Oslo and Italian touches take root in Tokyo, a familial Lebanese home has been rebuilt following a devastating fire.
Hidden gems
The small Japanese town of Yame, and its surrounding countryside, is pulling in visitors with its new inn and craft heritage.
Tent revival
Outdoors firm Snow Peak is enticing reluctant campers into nature – with a Kengo Kuma-designed spa.
Small wonder
Roka, an intimate ryokan, is now welcoming art lovers on the island of Naoshima. It offers exquisite interiors, fine food and soothing open-air baths in each of its 11 rooms.
Hearth of the matter
A tranquil onsen hotel on the scenic shores of Lake Poroto in northern Japan combines a serene stay with discovery of the area’s native culture.
Kyoto’s The Shinmonzen brings Tadao Ando design to a discreet nine-suite stay
Distilling the charms of the traditional Japanese ryokan and elevating the experience with bespoke design were the goals of the hotelier behind The Shinmonzen.
Holiday express
For passengers on Japan’s redesigned Saphir Odoriko trains, the vacation begins from the moment that they board, thanks to comfy seating, top-quality food and huge windows to help them enjoy the view.
Time to get going
While many were grounded, the travel industry has been gently gearing up. Here are some new developments that you might have missed. We start our tour at a citrus-strewn island hotel in Japan.
Inner beauty
In sleepy Maebashi, businessman Hitoshi Tanaka transforms a defunct ryokan into an architectural destination, with Sou Fujimoto leading a six-year renovation of the historic Shiroiya Hotel.
