Paul McInnes, Author at VOYAPON

Paul McInnes

I'm currently the editor-in-chief of Voyapon. In the last few years I've worked as editor-in-chief of Metropolis, senior editor at Tokyo Weekender, and writer and contributing editor for media outlets such as The Japan Times, Monocle, and Tokyo Art Beat.

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Articles by Paul McInnes

Namba Oriental Hotel: The Perfect Stay in Osaka

March 4, 2025 Hotel Brunches & Afternoon Teas, Kansai, Luxury Accommodation, Osaka, Osaka, Sake & Alcohol, Shinkansen, Tokyo, Tokyo

They like to do things in their own way in Osaka. From the minute I arrived in Shin-Osaka Station after a very swift 2.5-hour Shinkansen journey from Tokyo, I felt a seismic shift in terms of atmosphere and attitude. The...

Best Events Japan March 2025

February 27, 2025 Best Events Japan, Fireworks, Kanagawa, Kyoto, Kyoto, Luxury Accommodation, Museums & Galleries, Shiga, Spring, Summer, Summer Festivals, Tokyo, Tokyo

Welcome to the latest installment of Voyapon’s series where we share some of the best under-the-radar events happening throughout Japan. Every month we give our readers the best events from Hokkaido to Okinawa and everywhere else in between. Find our list, below, of some...

Xmas tree and shops below Sapporo TV Tower at at Sapporo Snow Festival (Yuki Matsuri)

Best Events Japan February 2025

February 3, 2025 Best Events Japan, Hokkaido, Hokkaido, Hotel Brunches & Afternoon Teas, Kyoto, Kyoto, Osaka, Osaka, Sake & Alcohol, Summer, Sweets, Tokyo, Tokyo

Welcome to the latest installment of Voyapon’s new (ish) series where we share some of the best under-the-radar events happening throughout Japan. Every month we give our readers the best events from Hokkaido to Okinawa and everywhere else in between. Find our list, below,...

Santera Mairi Festival: Discover the Heart and Soul of Hida Furukawa

January 30, 2025 Culture, Food & Drink, Gifu, Shinkansen, Temples & Shrines, Vegetarian & Vegan, Winter

I’m hurtling towards Toyama on the Hokuriku Shinkansen reaching a speed of nearly 180 km an hour. I’m on my way to Hida Furukawa, Gifu Prefecture, perhaps my favorite place in Japan, maybe even the world. That sounds, even to...

Best Events Japan January 2025

December 29, 2024 Aichi, Best Events Japan, Gifu, Hotel Brunches & Afternoon Teas, Izakaya, Osaka, Osaka, Sweets, Tokyo, Tokyo, Winter

KOMEHYO: Advocating the Sustainability of Timeless Vintage Goods

December 17, 2024 Fashion, Sponsored, Tokyo, Tokyo, Vintage Shopping

The expansive retail landscape in Tokyo and in Japan isn’t necessarily easy to comprehend for either residents or visitors. Every city in the country, of course, has its myriad of department stores devoted to womenswear, menswear, accessories, interior decorations and...

The Rich and Diverse Culinary Landscape of Akita Prefecture

December 10, 2024 Akita, Ramen, Sponsored, Summer Festivals, Tohoku

Akita Prefecture, located in the northern Tohoku region of Japan, is not only known for its stunning natural beauty and deep and fascinating cultural traditions but also for its culinary distinctiveness. The gastronomy of Akita reflects the prefecture’s agricultural abundance,...

Akita’s Traditional Art and Crafts Thrive in the Modern Age

December 3, 2024 Akita, Culture, Souvenirs, Sponsored, Tohoku

Akita Prefecture, located in the northern Tohoku region of Japan, is known not only for its natural beauty but also for its time-honored traditions in arts and crafts. The prefecture is home to a number of traditional art forms that...

Best Events Japan December 2024

November 29, 2024 Christmas, Hokkaido, Hokkaido, Hotel Brunches & Afternoon Teas, Luxury Accommodation, Nagasaki, New Year's, Nightlife, Osaka, Osaka, Tokyo, Tokyo

HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO: A Modern Haven Steeped in History

November 21, 2024 Culture, Gardens & Parks, Historic Sites, Kansai, Kyoto, Kyoto, Luxury Accommodation

Kyoto, it can be said, is a complex city. Imbued in tradition and history, it’s also a fascinating and modern destination. Enchanting, protean and ever elusive, it’s this subtle combination of attributes that makes it so attractive to visitors from...

Affordable Family Restaurants in Japan

November 8, 2024 Affordable Accommodation, Costs, Izakaya, Language, Saving Tips

From very reasonably priced breakfasts and lunch time set meals to blockbuster gut-busting dinners, family restaurants are generally brilliant and are also very easy on the wallet.

Best Events Japan November 2024

October 30, 2024 Fireworks, Hokkaido, Hokkaido, Kyoto, Kyoto, Osaka, Osaka, Sake & Alcohol, Summer Festivals, Tokyo, Tokyo, Vegetarian & Vegan

Welcome to the latest installment of Voyapon’s new series where we highlight a curated list of some under-the-radar events happening throughout Japan. Every month we give our readers the best events from Hokkaido to Okinawa and everywhere else in between. Find our list, below,...

Best Events Japan October 2024

October 4, 2024 Autumn Leaves, Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Hokkaido, Hokkaido, Kyoto, Kyoto, Nagasaki, Sake & Alcohol, Summer Festivals, Temples & Shrines

Welcome to the first installment of Voyapon's new series where we highlight a curated list of some under-the-radar events happening throughout Japan. Every month we will give our readers the best events from Hokkaido to Okinawa and every where else...

Michail Gkinis Aoyama: A Fashion Brand Going Above and Beyond for Inbound Tourists in Tokyo

August 29, 2024 Fashion, Souvenirs, Tokyo, Tokyo

I’ve known Michail Gkinis for not far off 20 years now. A maverick of design, he’s a graduate of the prestigious London College of Fashion and was one of the first ever foreign-born interns at the legendary Issey Miyake brand...

My Japan: A Window into Ordinary Lives

July 11, 2024 My Japan, Tokyo 2 Comments

Welcome to the first installment of Voyapon’s new series, My Japan, where Voyapon contributors from all over the country write about a normal week in their lives. Paul McInnes, Voyapon’s editor in chief and resident Scotsman, opens the series below...

Evening News: Living the Music Dream in Japan

June 24, 2024 Culture, Kyoto, Kyoto, Nagoya, Nightlife, Onsen & Sento, Osaka, Osaka, Summer, Tokyo, Tokyo

Many bands from all over the world dream of playing live in Japan. It's often seen as a utopia for many overseas musicians as the Japanese, it could be said, take their music very, very seriously. In the 1990s, for...

Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa: Travel into Paradise

May 14, 2024 Airlines, Airports, Beaches & Islands, Luxury Accommodation, National Parks, Okinawa, Okinawa, Okinawa, Summer

Discover the beauty of Yambaru National Park while enjoying luxury accommodations at Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa.

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