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The FT columnist reveals the ways in which the Spanish capital enchanted him during his year away from Paris
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The lunchtime menú del día is a Spanish institution, offering classic dishes at great prices. Here are a few of the capital’s best
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Help shape a new FT Globetrotter guide to Spain’s capital
Expert tips on the finest Japanese cuisine in the City of Light
All aboard a culinary voyage via the UK capital’s major new public-transport artery
Photography commissioned specially for FT Globetrotter captures the season across the capital, from Kew Gardens in the west to Epping Forest in the east, via a grand Victorian cemetery
Where fine dining meets immersive theatre, as guests watch up close — and savour at length — the work of culinary stars at the peak of their creative powers
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Escape the city and head upstate for the time-honoured tradition of ‘leaf peeping’
Just a few hours from Tokyo lies one of Japan’s most storied — and beautiful — literary destinations, which also makes for a perfect weekend break
The woman at the helm of the world-leading gallery group shares her favourite restaurants, spas and gardens in the capital
Barbara Haskell dives into her favourite work for FT Globetrotter’s new series on must-see current exhibitions
Six sleek troves filled with collectibles by Canada’s coolest designers
Soak up the calming, charming atmosphere at these Japanese institutions, which range from the proudly old-school to hipster havens
Where to shop and eat in Shin-Okubo, one of the city’s buzziest districts
The British chef at the helm of Tokyo’s Michelin-starred Sézanne reveals his favourite places to eat and drink in the Japanese capital
Let the capital take you on a culinary journey around the nation, sampling everything from the north’s ‘soup curry’ to the far south’s Spam and tofu speciality
How to achieve professional triumph in this gladiatorial arena
An FT foreign correspondent bids farewell to the metropolis he discovered to be the epitome of urban liveability — and whose low-key charms won his heart
Embark on these mini-voyages off the Roman coast to islands steeped in myth
From ramen, udon and contemporary to sushi, sake and shaved-ice desserts: where to find the very finest Japanese food in the city
Smart sustainable stays in the UK capital
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