Lily Crossley-Baxter

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

A selection of the 25 best things to do in Virginia's largest city: Virginia Beach

A short article about kayaking through the mangroves of Iriomote, a sub-tropical Japanese island close to Taiwan

An exploration of the more creative University buildings in Japan, for ReThink Tokyo

From sketching in high school to illustrating for the biggest names in Japan, Adrian Hogan has become one the most recognised names on the Tokyo creative scene. We interviewed him to find out what inspires him in Japan.

An article focusing on the attractions of Takamatsu, a city in Kagawa prefecture famous for uson, a castle and a traditional garden.