The Japanese lifestyle lends itself to wellness with a love for gardens, healthy eating and onsen baths.

What do three of the coolest fashion concept stores in Singapore have in common? They were started by industry professionals who just happen to hail from different countries: Japan, France, and China.

We talk about E3 every year with a roundup of what we think are the best games to look forward too.

Take one look at Japanese artist takanori aiba’s tiny kingdom sculptures, where entire miniature communities are built around bonsai trees, and you’ll feel like Gulliver stepping foot on the imaginary land of Lilliput.

Through his photographs, hiroshi sugimoto, one of Japan’s most important contemporary artists, obscures and alters reality, blurring the boundaries between truth and illusion.

Great service, thoughtful facilities and well-thought-out treatments make Hair Salon Tokyo Michaela more than just another Japanese hair salon.

Shigeru Koizumi pushes the boundaries of Japanese cuisine with his food at Esora.

The Peak asks gourmets for their dining picks here and abroad. Here, in their own words...

Conceived in the 18th century, the ryokan represents an exclusive form of rural hospitality based on treating guests as family.

As she bulks up her resume in the Year of the Pig with new directing credits and greater culinary pursuits, Jeanette Aw is proving she can have her cake and eat it too

Former Noma chef Thomas Frebel’s new restaurant in the heart of bustling Tokyo is an invigorating blend of Japanese and Nordic heritage.

After years of ceding the limelight to K-beauty, Nihon makeup and skincare are flexing their muscle and making their presence felt once again on the global stage.

The creations of Canadian-born Japanese designer and interior architect Oki Sato and his design studio, Nendo, are characterised by simplicity, lightness and elegance, while always embracing functionality and a sense of humour.

Having pre-dinner drinks is a great way to start an evening at Origin Grill & Bar. Decked out in dark wood and dotted with plush leather chairs, Origin Bar has a convivial vibe that makes you relax immediately. We enjoy the namesake Origin cocktail, a gin-based thirst-quencher made with spiced pineapple and sugar cane. We also have our eye on other intriguing cocktails such as Leaf The Curry (think curry leaf, tamarind, cardamom and aged rum), and tempting bar snacks (poached lobster roll with trout caviar, anyone?). Alas, dinner beckons.

Cool Crowd, exCellent energy, wonderful weather – Shape run 2017 was a smashing suCCess on all Counts.

If you've had it with signs of skin fatigue and desire a fresher, more rejuvenated appearance, try these treatments offered by Tokyo Garden Medical Aesthetics.

Tokyo has always been known for its sleek five-star hotels more than traditional ryokan, but a spot of zen has now opened in the Otemachi business district between Tokyo Station and the Imperial Palace.

For the ultimate in wellness, look no further than BAZAAR’s edit of the top spas to visit around the world and must-know insider tips.

These four art-centred concepts from around the world provide an exclusive insider’s look into the city’s cultural heritage and thriving art scenes.

The finalists at the Shu Uemura Beauty Art Make-up Competition 2016 wowed with their imaginative interpretations of Tokyo.

Mandarin Oriental, To kyo’s visionary design and award-winning service have been recognised as the epitome of sophisticated luxury in the city. Superbly located in the prestigious financial district in the heart of the historical and cultural centre of Tokyo, the first Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group property in Japan embodies the best contemporary and time-honoured architectural splendour.

Can you do nothing but eat, sleep and play with Hello Kitty in Tokyo? Natalie Pang accepts the challenge.