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Japan is a captivating blend of tradition and modernity, offering travellers endless opportunities for exploration and discovery. With 2024 having the most tourist numbers ever, 2025 is set to be a big year for travel in Japan. Popular places like...
Hakuba is a small town nestled in a valley in Nagano Prefecture. Home to the 1998 Winter Olympics, this once sleepy ski town is now a thriving holiday destination. In fact, the powder snow of the Northern Japan Alps is...
Tokyo's autumn season is one of the nicest times to visit, as the weather is mild and the nature - beautiful. As the city's gardens, parks, and forests burst into colours of red, orange, and yellow, people make the most...
Uncover Niigata's culinary and natural highlights at the Fukushimagata Lagoon, an area retaining its unique regional culture. Niigata Prefecture lies in the northwest of Japan, famed for its spectacular natural scenery and flourishing food culture. The region is rich in...
One of Japan's biggest delights are their many hot springs (onsen), found up and down the country, each with its own attributes like being good for the skin, healing or simply relaxing. There are public pools, private pools and even...
This summer I had the chance to visit the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale, which is an open-air museum spread all around Niigata Prefecture, designed by artists from all over Japan and the world. I will introduce the festival to you as...
Things to do in Nara City: ancient temples and friendly deer When you hear "Nara", almost everyone thinks of Nara City, where the famous giant buddha lays and deer roam freely. While I love recommending other things to do in...
The Goto Islands - where Christianity and Buddhism coexist and beautiful beaches abound. This summer I took a trip to one of Japan's true hidden gems - the Goto Islands, nestled in the serene waters of Nagasaki Prefecture. The islands...
Sake, Japan's traditional rice wine, has been an integral part of Japanese culture for centuries, and believe it or not, Tokyo offers a multitude of places where you can experience authentic sake tasting. This blog will introduce the best places...
Are you planning your family trip to Japan but overwhelmed with all of the options for hotels? Tokyo is a big place, and trying to decide where to stay when you have kids can be a difficult task. This article...
