Sanmitsu, Covid-safe buzzword to keep in mind. Sanmitsu in English is known as three Cs: confined (spaces), crowded (places) and close-contact setting. The three magic words to remember to keep us safe this pandemic time. Because of sanmitsu, media have been radio silent about places of interests for autumn foliage sighting. There was a time …
Contemporary urban design, luxury ambience, amiable service and rooms facing Tokyo Tower set the tone at the Andaz Tokyo. That sounds like a nice hotel to stay but what do we seek in a hotel stay? Is the comfort, design or luxury ambience alone enough to meet our expectation of a great hotel stay? Does …
“At our heart is the 800-year-od Shakusui-en, a pond garden that firmly grounds our contemporary Hotel in tradition, artistry and natural beauty” The Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto boasts its traditional pond garden, “Shakusui-en” that was once owned by samurai family. It’s more than a traditional garden, it’s a garden that bears a significant history. It …
Hundreds of people walking down the most iconic historical alleys in Kyoto, a queue formed in front of the pictures-taking spots, shopkeepers were busy attending customers, offering food tester and the street buzzing with chatters in different languages. Those were all a distant past. Kyoto nowadays does not feel like Kyoto anymore. Before the pandemic, …
Summer… The heat and humidity can be unbearable. Wearing perfume can also be a challenge in this season or is it? The heat easily melts the fragrance away. “Wear citrusy scent”, said a perfume enthusiast. A good citrus perfume is also hard to find. If there is one, it is often pricey yet moderate longevity. …
Summer in Japan in unpleasantly humid and hot. The temperature is not too hot in comparison to Seville, the city we previously lived in. Yet, the humidity is unbearable. With this type of weather, finding a perfect perfume with great longevity and good silage can be a challenge. I came across the House of Dior …
