With fully reopened borders (and the Year of the Rabbit) promising a renewed wave of prosperity, Japan is once again one of the world's most sought-after travel destinations. After her recent scouting trip to Tokyo and Kyoto, Senior Editor Elizabeth Harvey reports.
A melodic tinkling of chimes plays over the loudspeaker. Departing Tokyo Station, direction Shin-Osaka. Next station, Shinagawa! In perfect sync, the singsong tones filling my car on the Shinkansen conclude, and the train pulls out of...