TRAVEL NEWS FROM THE JAPAN TIMES
An emoji used to say it all. Now it might say too much.
A tiny mountain hamlet keeps traditional log rafting afloat
Shintaro Awa appointed to head the kitchen of L’Ambroisie in Paris
What’s the first thing you think of when you think of a Japanese summer?
Beyond the lavender fields in Furano, a whisky distillery sprouts
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Come nightfall in Nakano, Thai eatery Orangutan opens its arms
Cats, dogs, meerkats, goats: Interpets trade fair draws furry hordes
Take your first steps into the world of kabuki with these basic terms
Mexican designer blends Chicano and Harajuku styles
King of Japan’s arcades, Sega’s UFO Catcher turns 40
Why Japanese sunscreen is going viral — and selling out
The juicy tale of Saitama’s prized yuzu
How to bring back the mojo in ‘old old old rice’
The science of <i>shinrin-yoku</i>: Why forest bathing feels good
