Hotel Review: the Shangri-la Tokyo has a great location near the Imperial Palace and next to the train station plus a fabulous collection of Asian art.
Travelogue: Exploring Tokyo’s Historic Asakusa District
Sensoji Temple is the oldest Buddhist temple in Tokyo, It is located in the historic Asakusa district, which was once home to Kabuki theaters and a large Red Light district.
Travelogue: Sightseeing in Tokyo, Japan, by Water Bus and Rickshaw
Sightseeing by rickshaw and water bus in Tokyo, Japan. Rickshaws don't seem to have the same negative connotations in Japan that they do in China.
Hotel Review: Conrad Tokyo Offers Great Views, Great Food, Great Location
Hotel Review: Conrad Tokyo offers two Michelin star restaurants, the city's largest hotel spa, a great location, a expert help with sightseeing.
Travelogue: a Stroll Through Hama Rikyu Park in Tokyo, Japan
Hama Rikyu is a landscaped garden on the shores of Tokyo Bay. In the Edo Period, it was a family garden of the Tokugawa Shogun.
Restaurant Review: Kazahana at the Conrad Tokyo in Japan
Restaurant review: Kazahana Japanese Restaurant at the Conrad Tokyo - proof that sake really does go well with Japanese food.
Jim Thompson House: a Green Oasis in Downtown Bangkok
Jim Thompson (1906 – 1967) is credited with reviving Thailand's silk weaving industry. An American who was sent to Asia during World War II, he fell in love with Thailand, settling in Bangkok after the war ended.  He is spoken of with almost as much reverence in the Thai capital as Abraham Lincoln is …
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