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...
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...
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...
Located down south on the island of Kyushu, Nagasaki City is a captivating blend of rich history, cultural heritage, and scenic beauty. As one of Japan's most historically significant cities, Nagasaki has evolved from a crucial port for international trade...
Embarking on a cruise journey to Japan aboard luxurious ships like the Diamond Princess, Celebrity Millennium, Seven Seas Explorer, Azamara Quest, and Westerdam in 2024 promises a captivating exploration of the Land of the Rising Sun. We, as providers of...
Let us head down South to Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. Still warm in November, this was a trip filled with fun, adventure and sea. Sasebo is a port city surrounded by mountains on three sides and the sparkling blue ocean on...
One of the things that Japan is most famous for is onsen, otherwise known as hot springs. Travellers love to experience staying in a traditional onsen-ryokan (hot spring inn), complete with delicious seasonal delicacies served for dinner. There are many...
Guest author Sarah Nishina writes of her recent experience at a Yosakoi festival in Tokyo. What is Yosakoi? Read on! As the first performers came on stage my heart was beating with excitement. The music got faster and the performers...
So you've spent some time in Japan already, or maybe you live here. You've thoroughly explored Tokyo, you've done Kyoto, Osaka and Nara and you're looking for something new. Some hidden corner of Japan that is as yet unexplored by...
When you think of Nara Prefecture, the famous deer park probably immediately pops into your mind. That is where most tourists visit, the deer park and giant Buddha of Todai-ji on a day trip from Kyoto. Due to this, Nara...
Japan is not exactly known for being tropical, however its Southern-most island Okinawa is a far cry from the rest of the country. This is where Japanese people go to swim, surf and scuba-dive. Ishigaki is even further South than...
We have recently undertaken two trips to Kochi Prefecture in order to inspect the accessibility of the facilities and sightseeing spots in the region. Our hope is to provide advice on how to make Kochi more accessible to all, as...
Nozawa Onsen is a fairly well-known ski and hot spring town in Nagano Prefecture. Legend has it that one day, a hunter was tracking a bear that he had shot through the mountains. When he found the bear, it was...
Japan is a country with many museums, from world class Tokyo museums to tiny one-room facilities deep in the countryside. Whether you are a fan of museums or not, these have been some of the most impressive. 1. Fukui Prefectural...
2020 hasn't exactly been the year for travelling. We all spent a good portion of the year holed up in our houses, working from home and wary of even going to the supermarket. Since the summer though, we have been...
