I've always loved sushi. Being in Niigata Prefecture, the “Land of Rice and Fish”, sushi was definitely not to be missed. Even more so, our destination that day was no ordinary sushi joint, but “Sushi Tokiwa,” a Michelin one-star establishment that’s notoriously difficult to book.

When I visited Kyoto in mid-December, I had the chance to visit Ogata,a two-Michelin-starred kaiseki restaurant and experience its seasonal crab menu.

At the heart stands the Grand Hyatt Shenzhen, a gentle witness to the passing of time in this vibrant city, just like the kapok flowers in the their rooms, offering a soft greeting to travelers from afar.