Vanessa Kwok

Vanessa is the deputy editor for Discovery magazine. What food would you travel for? 'I would travel to Kyoto for yudofu (boiled tofu), specifically the one at Ryoanji Temple. It feels zen to enjoy the pure taste of tofu along with the garden view from the restaurant.'

Japan

The 9 Best Street Food Dishes in Osaka – and Where to Eat Them

Where to find the best bites in Japan’s foodie city
Food and drink

5 Questions with Mitsuhiro Araki, Chef-Owner of The Araki

Chef Mitsuhiro Araki is the only sushi master to have won three Michelin stars. He talks about opening the Hong Kong outpost of The Araki and his humble beginnings
Food and drink

6 Restaurants Where Sushi Master Mitsuhiro Araki Eats for Inspiration

How does Araki roll? The master sushi chef shares the restaurants that have inspired him on his culinary journey
Food and drink

5 Omakase Rules You Should Never Break

Thou shalt eat quickly – and more etiquette rules for enjoying an omakase sushi meal the right way
Festivals and events

Where to See Cherry Blossoms in Asia

For a few glorious weeks, cherry blossoms transform urban and rural landscapes across Japan and much of Asia. Find out where (and when) to experience this rite of spring
Festivals and events

Cherry Blossom Etiquette in Japan

Hanami is a storied Japanese tradition. Brush up on its cultural customs before joining the locals sitting pretty in pink
Food and drink

The Appeal of Conveyor-belt Sushi

In Japan, sushi presented on a conveyor belt is a convenience – but it’s also more enticing
Japan

Japan’s Star Attraction: Luxury Trains

The all-suite train Shiki-Shima hit Japan's rails in May, kicking off a season of luxury train launches across the country
Japan

The Sugar Road: A Delicious Tour Through Japan’s Past

Centuries ago, sugar arrived in Japan – and it was a rush, spawning a dessert culture still going strong today. And every granule took the same path: the Sugar Road

Vanessa Kwok

Vanessa is the deputy editor for Discovery magazine. What food would you travel for? 'I would travel to Kyoto for yudofu (boiled tofu), specifically the one at Ryoanji Temple. It feels zen to enjoy the pure taste of tofu along with the garden view from the restaurant.'

Japan

The 9 Best Street Food Dishes in Osaka – and Where to Eat Them

Food and drink

5 Questions with Mitsuhiro Araki, Chef-Owner of The Araki

Food and drink

6 Restaurants Where Sushi Master Mitsuhiro Araki Eats for Inspiration

Food and drink

5 Omakase Rules You Should Never Break

Festivals and events

Where to See Cherry Blossoms in Asia

Festivals and events

Cherry Blossom Etiquette in Japan

Food and drink

The Appeal of Conveyor-belt Sushi

Japan

Japan’s Star Attraction: Luxury Trains

Japan

The Sugar Road: A Delicious Tour Through Japan’s Past

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