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Loving those red torii gate tunnel images from Kyoto, but just can’t get down there? Never fear; Tokyo can deliver.

Known as one of Japan’s premier alpine resorts, Hakuba offers winter skiing, snowboarding, and hot springs, with mountain trails, lakes, and more, in the summer.

This iconic train is in service on the Akita Shinkansen line and famous for its red colour, modern design and top speed of 320 km/h (200 mph). Let’s take a closer look at the Komachi.

Everything about the Rapid Mie train service, station information, seat reservations, timing and how to ride using the Japan Rail Pass.

The Shinkansen received its colloquial name of “bullet train” in its early years, due to its bullet shaped front. Modern designs all have dropped this, the question is why?

As the snow melts, the white expanses begin to reveal a gentler view. In the Biei-Furano area, that means flowers–and plenty of them. Everywhere you look, lavender, poppies, lilies and sunflowers are in bloom.

Fireworks are more than a spectacular light show in Japan. The art of Hanabi dates back centuries and today, firework festivals are a major attraction.

Hiroshima offers excellent value for any JR Pass user, here are our tips to maximise the usage of your pass while staying in Hiroshima.

While hanami, or ‘flower gazing’, typically refers to Japan’s famous cherry blossoms, the country has much more to offer flower lovers all year round.

Read on for some of the best spots to try for that perfect photo or time lapse video of Tokyo’s most exciting intersection!