Japan isolated itself from the world for centuries, high-tech Tokyo would seem to be the most modern city on the planet but Japan is still a private place with hidden rituals and secret ceremonies. Getting to see these isn’t easy. You need an introduction and a high end concierge to show you the real Japan. Where better to find them than at ILTM Japan the country’s most exclusive luxury travel show? With the help of Luxurique,Art of Japan and Luxury Japan we introduce you to some of the most extraordinary experiences you will ever have in Tokyo and Kyoto.
On the outskirts of Tokyo there’s a garden devoted to Bonsai. At the heart of the garden is a tree said to be over 500 years old and a $1USmillion dollar tree.
There are geisha, and then there are geisha. The art of being a true geisha with all the skills in such classical music, dance, games, and conversation takes years to learn and there is a strict hierarchy.
Getting into the inner sanctum, the fresh tuna auction, at the Tsukiji fish markets is rather like getting an invitation to the Queens garden party - no easy task.
If you happen to be in Tokyo during one of the three grand tournaments in January, May or September you can catch some of the action at Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo's National Sumo Hall.
