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Five comforting mushroom soups, from a quick sherry-scented bowl to Hungarian mushroom soup, plus a bonus wild mushroom and red wine risotto for cold-weather dinners.

Discover five French-favorite Champagnes around $100 that many Americans overlook, with ratings, tasting notes, gift recommendations and Wine.com links.

One little Christmas gift sorted: a charming interactive book for ages 2+, with an Advent countdown and hands-on holiday activities to enjoy together.

This two-day Hiroshima itinerary gives the Peace Memorial Park a full day and Miyajima Island a day of its own. The Memorial asks us to confront what happened here. A day on Miyajima offers a different encounter with the region’s history and beauty. Together, they make a compelling reason to spend two rewarding days on Japan’s west coast. A Journey Worth Making Hiroshima belongs on your travel bucket list because visiting there can change the way you understand the world. Two

Tokyo Station is one of Japan’s great food destinations. This guide explains where to find its best ramen, sushi, classic Japanese comfort food, department-store dining, hotel restaurants, sweets and ekiben—and what is realistic when you have 20 minutes, 45 minutes or several hours.

Maldon’s delicate pyramid-shaped flakes bring a clean burst of salt and a subtle crunch to finished food. Here’s how to use this English sea salt well.