Planning Toyama, Osaka Named on New York Times 2025 Travel List Kim Bergström Jan 12, 2025 cocktail to finish their day at Hanamizuki-no-heya, a family-run jazz bar
8 Food Naoyoshi Peter Sidell Close to Mishima station in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Naoyoshi is a lively, traditional Japanese izakaya (dining bar) with tasty food and drinks
16 Culture The Warehouses of Kawaramachi Justin Velgus Kobayashi Shop (小林商店) This warehouse was originally used
Accommodation AWAUMI Fuji Kawaguchiko Resort Tom Roseveare the luxurious reception area—complete with its open fireplace and open bar
Food Healthy Organic Buffet in Ginza Carol Akiyama Casual organic cafe in FANCL’s Ginza building offers healthy and vegetarian lunch specials with salad bar, main dish and rooibos tea.
Accommodation Koriyama View Hotel Annex Peter Sidell and settle into my room before heading off for lunch at a nearby dining bar... highly regarded French-Japanese restaurant, and the top floor Star Road Bar
Food Shaved Iced at Cafe Symphony Tom Roseveare Symphony’s creators have tried to raise the bar with shaved ice concoctions