There's a good reason to visit Kyoto during the quiet of winter
Without the high-season tourist crush, a wintertime visit to Kyoto offers Zen-like serenity.
The damp Japanese island where it rains '35 days a month'
There are almost 7000 other islands to choose from, but nowhere quite like this damp, green eco-capsule.
Japan's resident robot teacher of Buddhist thought
A robot instructing tourists in Buddhist thought in a Zen temple may seem odd for those not accustomed to Japanese mores.
It might have shared rooms, but this is no backpacker hostel
Mojo Nomad Central is a cool spot for younger travellers looking to stay with like-minded folk for a reasonable price.
How to decide which Asian country to put on your bucket list
For some travellers, especially those who’ve never been, an Asian holiday can be daunting. Brian Johnston has some great suggestions for taking the hassle out of this magnificent continent.
One Tokyo train line offers all the best bits of the city
First-time visitors to Tokyo keen to see the hotspots will find the Yamanote rail line, which loops around the city, covers all bases.
Macau's Taipa Village is superbly multicultural
This eatery couldn't be more Portuguese if it tried – but we're not in Portugal.
First-timers' guide to China
You haven’t seen China until you have seen these essential sights.
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