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Escape from reality in the enchanted forests of Japan’s Yakushima Island - the real-life inspiration for Studio Ghibli’s fantasy masterpiece Princess Mononoke.

Japan. The Land of the Rising Sun. The Ancient World. A cornucopia of historical, cultural, religious, architectural, and culinary delights.

During the global pandemic, we’re all having to stay home and stay safe for good reason, but it’s also the perfect time to plan that once-in-a-lifetime holiday to Japan you always wanted to go on.

The Fuji Excursion Train train is a direct connection between Shinjuku, Tokyo and Fuji Kawaguchiko. Learn about the route, time table, JR Pass and more.

Japan may be famous for its high speed shinkansen, but the vintage steam trains in Japan are just as fascinating and you can even ride them too!

The Tokyo Olympics may have been postponed to 2021, all the games will take place but what does it mean re-scheduling the Olympics by one year?

Being home bound does not mean having to stop exploring the world. Get inspired with this Virtual Tour of Japan’s Most Beautiful Spots using Google Street view.

Learn about how to use the JR Pass on the Hiroshima sight seeing bus. Including bus lines, time tables, bus stops and what the best sightseeing spots are.

South of Osaka, the best places to visit in the Kii Peninsula include sacred shrines, white sand beaches and one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots.

Wakura Onsen (和倉温泉) is a hot spring resort just north of Kanazawa and on the edge of Nanao Bay. Well known within Japan for its upscale and luxurious onsen.