
Guide to Seeing Geisha, Geiko and Maiko in Kyoto
How and where to experience one of Japan's most elegant traditions.
How and where to experience one of Japan's most elegant traditions.
Insider tips and tricks, tried and tested by seasoned cheapos.
Kick off the new year with fire festivals, good luck festivals, and even festivals featuring ogres!
Plan a trip to Kanazawa for cherry blossom viewing at the famous Kenrokuen gardens and other stunning spots in the […]
A evening spent with the geisha in Kanazawa is an opportunity not to be missed. The night's are intimate and the sake […]
Take a stroll through one of Kyoto's oldest shopping streets.
Our guide to Japan underground offers a unique way to explore the country. Visit caves, tunnels, drains and even […]
Already-neon Osaka will shine a little brighter during the holiday season!
All the festive feels at these Kyoto winter illumination events!
Winter in Japan is more than just the Sapporo Snow Festival. See how the season gets it so right with these stunning […]
It's best to plan early as accommodation and travel options book up quickly!
Cycling is the perfect way to explore the Shodoshima, the picturesque island in the Seto Inland Sea.
Attend traditional festivals, run a marathon & enjoy the illuminations before ringing in the New Year!
There is a garden in Hiroshima that is bigger on the inside than the outside. Leave the city’s main train station and […]
These non-ramen Japanese soup dishes take bold flavors and hearty noodles to comfort-food level status
Get your fall fix wherever you are in Japan—from Hokkaido’s mountain ranges to the secret valleys of Kansai, there’s […]
Slimy mushroom, anyone?
While the cherry blossom front begins in the south and ends in the north, it’s the other way around for autumn […]
Osaka’s autumn leaves transform quiet corners of the busy city into seasonal treats, from temples to mountains and beyond.
From fire-walking to ramen, the Grand Sumo Tournament to a massive flea market, and more!
There are plenty of easy ways to get around Kanazawa depending on your group needs or time constraints.
What to do on your Japan airport layover? Don't just sit around—try a tour, take a refreshing shower or chow down on […]
Organize a successful band tour of Japan—tips for what to plan before you arrive, where to play, how to get around and more.
Known as Japan’s Kitchen and home to dozens of weird and wonderful sights, Osaka is the second largest metropolitan area […]