Melinda Joe
Contributing Writer
Contributing Writer
Melinda Joe is an American journalist based in Tokyo, Japan. Her food writing has appeared in publications such as Newsweek, The Wall Street Journal, CNN, and Departures Magazine and has been translated into four languages. She writes about Japanese drinks in her column for The Japan Times, "Kanpai Culture." A certified sake and wine specialist, she is a panel chair for the sake division at London’s International Wine Challenge.
Sugita
One of the hardest spots to book in Tokyo, Sugita is a calm and immaculate space popular with chefs looking to satisfy their sushi cravings.
What It's Like to Ride the Seven Stars Kyushu—Japan's Version of the Orient Express
On board the newly renovated train, guests sip cocktails as views of forests and volcanoes fly by.
The 27 Best Things to Do in Tokyo
How to let the wonderful, sometimes frenetic, energy of the city take over.
Koffee Mameya Kakeru
Omakase-style coffee tasting courses (including a range of cold and milk brews, mocktails, and lattes) take center stage at this Tokyo cafe.
teamLab Borderless
An endlessly Instagrammable, sumptuous, and surreal museum dedicated to multi-sensory digital art.
Nakano Broadway
A fun stop for anyone interested in taking a foray into Japanese pop culture.
39 Best Restaurants in Tokyo
Tokyo's gastronauts are seeking the flavors of the world—not just Japan's.
Maz Tokyo
The younger sibling of Peruvian chef Virgilio Martinez’s flagship restaurant Central in Lima has already become a destination for globe-trotting gastronomes and Japanese diners with adventurous palates.
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Gucci Osteria Tokyo
Where post-spree shoppers dine on boundary-pushing fusion.
Narisawa
A menu that emphasizes sustainable ingredients in innovative dishes that draw inspiration from Japanese, Chinese, and French cuisine.