Three-Michelin-starred chef Kei Kobayashi of the Restaurant Kei and Toraya, a famous maker of wagashi (traditional Japanese confections), have teamed up to open a restaurant, Maison Kei, in Gotemba, Shizuoka Prefecture. Chef Kobayashi was the first Japanese chef to win three Michelin stars in Paris in 2020. Although it is not easy even for a French chef to obtain three stars, the Japanese did....
The Me is the first brand catering to both men and women in Japan that allows customers to custom-order all items. It offers silhouettes and details to suit the wearer’s tastes while achieving zero inventory waste. Developed by Mitsubishi Corporation Fashion Co., Ltd., The Me is positioned between bespoke (full order) and prêt-a-porter. The brand provides a basic design and full range of clothing,...
Hotel Hisoka Ikebukuro opened on March 1, 2022, under the concept of ‘‘a place where you can be yourself and be at peace.’’ All rooms are equipped with a sauna or steam room, making it a haven away from the city. The hotel was designed and built by UDS, known for its real estate renovations, including the design hotel Claska, which regrettably closed. Hisoka...
Moksa is a hotel in which guests can have a healing stay with a sauna and cuisine in the embrace of mystical nature. It opened in Yase-Hieizanguchi at the foot of Mount Hiei in Kyoto at the end of March 2022. It features the concept of ‘‘rebirth.’’ Since ancient times, the villagers of Yase have been using a steam sauna in an earthen kiln...
