I spent 20 years overseas introducing the beauty of Japan’s artisanal culture to people,” Ishii says. “I re-recognized that ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: After the rush of Shibuya Crossing, walk 15 minutes to Cat Street, a pedestrianized stretch with fewer crowds and chic shopping. Pop into TRUNK hotel for a coffee or a ...

Getting to know Tokyo now is less about big skyscrapers and the neon-lit frenetics of Shibuya Crossing and more about ... are embracing a “slow aesthetic.” After a successful career in New ...