Lily Crossley-Baxter

A four-day hike to Japan's most remote onsen, known as the high plains of heaven

An exploration of Japan's most elevated experiences for Matador, in partnership with ANA.

A journey to challenge the six roots of perception as I climbed Mt. Mitoku in Tottori, Japan.

A brief interview piece with Teng Rithy, the CEO of Glamping Pods Cambodia about their designs, inspiration and future plans. Featured in the September 2019 edition of the Singapore Airlines inflight magazine, Mabuhay.

An exploration of the Japanese aesthetic concept wabi-sabi for the BBC Travel series 'Why we are what we are'.

An interview with a local salaryman who gave up his job to open a sweet-potato shop in Tokyo.

A look at the rejuvenation projects taking place in rural Tottori - Japan's least-populated prefecture.

A feature on Kazunori Hamana - a Japanese artist who displays his work in tumble-down farmhouses in rural Chiba.

An article about the unusual attempts to draw in tourists to the island of Shikoku, Japan

A selection of the best restaurants in Virginia Beach with descriptions and recommendations.

Some of Japan's best outdoor adventures for Matador in partnership with ANA.

A review of a small but exciting ramen joint in Ikebukuro, Tokyo

With valley hikes, decent beaches and a glut of fresh seafood powering its culinary scene, Virginia makes a strong case for a visit:

Delving into the traditional crafts used to maintain Japan's world heritage buildings.

Playful yet provocative, architect Florian Busch's Tokyo Olympic Odyssey project is an outspoken critique of the perceived failings of the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympics, but also of the attitude to architecture in Japan overall.