Brandon Presser

New York

Writer at Freelance

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The best hotels in Kyoto for every type of traveler

3 weeks ago | postguam.com | Brandon Presser

In any given month, Kyoto might receive from 3 million to 4 million tourists, outnumbering locals at least two to one. So, it’s no wonder that every international hotel brand has been intent on planting its flag in Japan’s culture capital. Just last year, wellness pioneer Six Senses - known for resorts in such far-flung beach spots as the Maldives and Fiji - opened one of its first urban properties in Kyoto to great fanfare.
Top Japan Travel Tips: What Tourists Get Wrong in Kyoto, Beyond

3 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Brandon Presser

Hi friends, it’s Brandon Presser, Bloomberg’s foot soldier of travel, here to prevent you from doing Japan wrong. After living in Tokyo as a teen and again as a young professional, I’ve made visiting Japan a personal priority ever since. And, with international arrivals at an all-time high, it suddenly feels like the country is everyone else’s priority too.
Obama, Japan: The Coastal Japanese Town Vying For Visitors Through a Consortium of Friendly Locals

3 weeks ago | cntraveler.com | Brandon Presser

This is part of Uncovering Japan, a collection of stories that spotlight the lesser known gems that belong on your Japan itinerary, offering everything from a wellspring of local craft and a vibrant street-food culture to traditional wellness. Read more here. There is a small and rather unremarkable city of 30,000 people in one of Japan’s rather unremarkable prefectures, located around three hours due north by train from Kyoto, called Obama.
The Best Hotels in Kyoto for Every Type of Traveler

1 month ago | financialpost.com | Brandon Presser

Advertisement 1Most hotels in Japan’s cultural capital have a similarly local aesthetic, making them tricky to parse. Here’s a cheat sheet to the city’s top offerings. Article content(Bloomberg) — On any given month, Kyoto might receive from 3 million to 4 million tourists, outnumbering locals at least 2 to 1. So it’s no wonder that every international hotel brand has been intent on planting its flag in Japan’s culture capital.
The Best Hotels in Kyoto for Every Type of Traveler

1 month ago | bloomberg.com | Brandon Presser

Hotel the Mitsui Kyoto. (Bloomberg) -- On any given month, Kyoto might receive from 3 million to 4 million tourists, outnumbering locals at least 2 to 1. So it’s no wonder that every international hotel brand has been intent on planting its flag in Japan’s culture capital. Just last year, wellness pioneer Six Senses—known for resorts in such far-flung beach spots as the Maldives and Fiji—opened one of its first urban properties in Kyoto to great fanfare.
The Best Hotels in Kyoto for Every Type of Traveler

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Brandon Presser

3 hours agoThe ultra-rich are increasingly parking their gold in Singapore as global risks and Trump volatility mountThe ultra-wealthy are increasingly moving their gold offshore as economic and geopolitical uncertainty roils markets — and Singapore is emerging as a …2 hours agoDeveloping nations face ‘tidal wave’ of China debt: ReportThe poorest 75 countries were set to make record high debt repayments to China in 2025 of a combined US$22 billion (S$28.22 billion).
Cómo comer bien en Japón: el curso intensivo que necesitas para un viaje delicioso

1 month ago | bloomberglinea.com | Brandon Presser

Bloomberg — Seis semanas antes de embarcarme en una misión de investigación en Kioto, estaba sentado solo en la barra de un bar en Melbourne. A mi lado, una mujer alardeaba en voz alta a una amiga: ella también se iba a Kioto, según deduje rápidamente. Excepto que su viaje era dentro de cuatro meses. Y se había pasado toda la noche haciendo reservas en restaurantes. Mientras escuchaba la conversación, empecé a sudar y me entró el pánico porque aún no había conseguido ni una sola mesa.
Where to Stay, What to Do, See and Eat

1 month ago | bloomberg.com | Brandon Presser

With international travel to Japan at an all-time high, it’s easy to get lost in the sea of tourists. But the country’s culture capital is bursting with hidden culinary treasures and alluring artisanal experiences. Here’s how to find them. Welcome back to Two-Night Minimum, a series of city guides for those who want to get to the heart of a place in a short time—be it on a business trip or a weekend vacation.
An expert guide to exploring Kyoto like a pro, from the best restaurants to avoiding the tourist traps.

1 month ago | bloomberg.com | Brandon Presser

With international travel to Japan at an all-time high, it’s easy to get lost in the sea of tourists. But the country’s culture capital is bursting with hidden culinary treasures and alluring artisanal experiences. Here’s how to find them. Welcome back to Two-Night Minimum, a series of city guides for those who want to get to the heart of a place in a short time—be it on a business trip or a weekend vacation.
How to Eat Well in Japan: The Strategies You Need for a Delicious Trip

1 month ago | bloomberg.com | Brandon Presser

Fine dining in Japan(Bloomberg) -- Six weeks before I embarked on a research mission in Kyoto, I was sitting alone at a bar counter in Melbourne. Next to me, a woman was bragging loudly to a friend: She, too, was heading to Kyoto, I quickly discerned. Except her trip was in four months. And she’d just pulled an all-nighter booking restaurant reservations. As I snooped on the conversation, I broke out in a sweat, panicking because I’d yet to secure a single table.