Discover Kobe city’s famous Wagyu beef, visit one of Japan’s few ‘original’ castles and meet the small-town brewers and potters that make this region so special

Delve into the lush tropical forests and unique Ryukyu culture of northern Okinawa to discover ancient castles, proud communities, rare wildlife and life-enhancing cuisine

The Nagato area flies under the radar of everyone but Japanese travellers, who have long seen the appeal of its onsen towns, craggy isles and fishing heritage

Vegetables take centre stage in these punchy, palate-awakening recipes from plant-powered restaurant Bubala

‘King of woks’ Jeremy Pang’s latest cookbook shows you how to get to grips with the secrets of Chinese home cooking – from stir-frying and deep-frying to steaming, braising and poaching

At his Isle of Skye restaurant Edinbane Lodge, chef Calum Montgomery is giving visitors an authentic taste of the Scottish Highlands