Travel

A family stay at The Tokyo Station Hotel: the rooms, the tasting menu at Enoteca Norio, the famous breakfast buffet, and the service that made it the best hotel stay we have had in Japan.

A family review of Hotel Shigira Mirage on Miyakojima: the pool villa, the beach and snorkelling, every restaurant we tried, and an honest note on where the service falls short.

A family ski trip to ANA InterContinental Appi Kogen in Iwate: how to get there, the ski valet, the runs at Appi, the food, and an honest look at the service.

A family guide to Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki: staying at Hotel Europe, why the Premium Ticket Royal 6 is worth it, and the running order that saves you hours of queuing.

A family review of Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono, Japan’s most talked-about ski-in ski-out hotel: the rooms, the kids’ facilities, skiing at Hanazono and every restaurant we tried, with an eight-year-old in tow.