Blog Posts

Amazingly, the top ten busiest train stations in the world are all in Japan. Here’s our guide to those incredible stations and the impressive numbers behind them.

Laid-back, trendy Shimokitazawa, Tokyo, is set to become even more of a go-to destination this year thanks to a new five-storey shopping complex below the train station.

From the world’s fastest train to the longest rail bridge, find out our Top 10 Amazing Facts About Japan’s Trains.

Spring is right here in Japan! Meaning Cherry Blossom time! Join us on a live tour seeing Japan during the best time of year.

Discover Japan’s most unusual accommodation with our guide to quirky and interesting places to stay across this spectacular and unforgettable country.

Set to open a new 60m-tall slide in 2022, Osaka’s iconic Tsutenkaku Tower is set to become even more of an attraction this year.

Meiji Jingu, one of Japan’s most important Shinto shrines, can be found deep within a dense evergreen forest spanning 170 acres.

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.

When the excitement of Tokyo has got to be too much, head to the mountains to recharge in nature. My favourite mountain is Mt. Mitake, close enough to be accessed during a day trip from Tokyo yet still feeling worlds away.

When is the best time to visit Japan? What are the must-see highlights in Japan during each month of the year? Read on for our expert month-by-month guide.