
A Quick Guide to Visiting Fukuoka: Lively, Yet Laid Back
A stunner of a place, mixing ancient and modern in a relatively compact area, with some of the finest ramen.
A stunner of a place, mixing ancient and modern in a relatively compact area, with some of the finest ramen.
Follow abandoned train tracks and hike through moss-covered forests to find Yakushima’s oldest tree, Jomon Sugi, with […]
Know where to go this sakura season.
Cherry blossoms, spring festivals and the promise of summer: April is one of the best times to be in Japan!
A range of places to embrace or avoid the spring crowds-depending on your travel preferences.
Plan a trip to Kanazawa for cherry blossom viewing at the famous Kenrokuen gardens and other stunning spots in the […]
Experience tens of thousands of cherry trees on this magical mountain in Nara.
Strap yourself in (no, really) for a high-octane visit to Osaka, perhaps Japan’s most exciting city.
A trip to Matsushima means a trip to one of the Three Great Views of Japan, plus temples, bridges, caves and islands […]
Discover what is perhaps Japan’s most picturesque hot spring destination, in Hyogo Prefecture.
So you’ve been to the Museum of Contemporary Art, ambled round the teahouse districts and soaked up the beauty of […]
Hokkaido is the vacation you never knew you needed.
If you’re in the mountains of central Honshu and looking for a lovely day away from the crowds, Komoro in Nagano […]
Who said that time travel wasn't possible?
Think about adding this walk to your itinerary.
Experience the ethereal "flower light path" this March.
Nothing makes the neon streets more photogenic than some raindrops, but once you’ve got your atmospheric shots, what […]
February is filled with winter wonderlands, oyster fests, demons and Chinese New Year!
How and where to experience one of Japan's most elegant traditions.
Kick off the new year with fire festivals, good luck festivals, and even festivals featuring ogres!
A evening spent with the geisha in Kanazawa is an opportunity not to be missed. The night's are intimate and the sake […]
Our guide to Japan underground offers a unique way to explore the country. Visit caves, tunnels, drains and even […]
Winter in Japan is more than just the Sapporo Snow Festival. See how the season gets it so right with these stunning […]
Cycling is the perfect way to explore the Shodoshima, the picturesque island in the Seto Inland Sea.