June 27, 2023
Japan’s Best Food Festivals
Discover everything that Japanese food has to offer at one of the country’s colourful, dazzling, and delicious food festivals.
June 19, 2023
Weird And Wonderful Japan
Japan is beautiful, serene, and dignified, but it can also be one of the most weird and wonderful places on the planet. Let’s take a look.
August 1, 2022
Amarube Bridge And Viaduct: Japan’s Most Iconic Railway Bridge
A true monument to Japans railway history, with beautiful views over the Sanin coastline. An off-the-beaten-track destination worth a detour.
July 25, 2022
The Toshogu Shrine In Hiroshima
Established in 1648, the Toshogu shrine pays tribute to the first Shogun of Tokugawa Shogunate, Tokugawa Ieyasu. Build on the foot of mount Futabayama, it provides scenic views over the city and caste of Hiroshima.
March 14, 2022
Unusual Accommodation: The Most Interesting Places To Stay In Japan
Discover Japan’s most unusual accommodation with our guide to quirky and interesting places to stay across this spectacular and unforgettable country.
February 28, 2022
Guide To Shima Onsen
Visit Shima Onsen to explore one of the oldest and most popular onsens in Japan, that just so happens to be easily reached from Tokyo.
January 24, 2022
Japan In December
From winter illuminations and snowy weather to uniquely Japanese Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations, December is the most wonderful time of the year.
November 17, 2021
Why You Should Visit Futaminoura In Ise
See some of the most impressive attractions in Ise with a visit to the bayside community of Futaminoura, a place of great cultural importance.
November 1, 2021
What To Do In Japan During November
For lovers of gorgeous autumn weather, winter illuminations, and hearty food, it doesn’t get much better than November in Japan.
September 2, 2021
What To Do In Case Of An Earthquake In Japan
Earthquakes in Japan are a common concern and while they are common, there are steps travellers can take to stay safe.
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