AS Tokyo gears up for the Olympics in July next year, there's no time like now to explore the dynamic capital and the rest of the Japan - one of the top must-go destinations for every traveller. In a new fortnightly series, Weekend magazine and Singapore Airlines present a close up view of what the amazing land of omotenashi has to offer.
In the first instalment, we head out to Yamagata prefecture, which sits in a sweet spot of Tohoku that faces the Sea of Japan in the west, and mountains in the east. We stop by Ginzan Onsen - one of those achingly charming historic villages that easily lulls you into your private Spirited Away fantasy, thanks to its 100-year-old traditional ryokans that boast mineral-rich hot spring baths.
Meanwhile, fans of the hit British TV series Downton Abbey get to meet one of its stars Joanne Froggatt, as we speak to her about the challenges of playing her character Anna and other roles that she has taken on since. We also look at the challenges facing fine dining restaurants today as uncertain economic times loom ahead, and fickle diners rethink what they want from haute cuisine. Chefs share their thoughts and strategies for staying ahead of the competition.
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