Blog posts

Hiroshima may be known to tourists thanks to its infamous past, but few realise the variety of things to do in Hiroshima that make it even more interesting.

Every year, Easter is getting bigger in Japan. Following in Christmas and Valentine’s footsteps, Easter celebrations are becoming more popular and widespread across the country - with a unique Japanese twist.

Cycling is one of the best ways to experience the amazing country of Japan, so hold onto your handlebars, saddle up, and get ready to discover some of the top cycle routes in the world. 

Famous for the striking Matsumoto Castle, there are other reasons to visit Matsumoto. See what this superb city in the Japanese Alps of Honshu has to offer.

Japan is world-renowned as a paradise for food lovers. The only trouble is knowing what to try, the best places to go, and where to start. Get ready for Japanese Street Food Explained.

Japan, like the rest of the world has been effected by the new COVID-19 coronavirus. What has the effect been on Japan and can you still travel around Japan? What about the Japan Rail Pass?

The very best of Spring and Summer come together in Japan during the month of May - one of the country’s ‘Goldilocks’ months when everything is ‘just right’.

Japan is madly passionate about sport, but one Japanese sport you may not know is the incredible sport of ekiden, a long distance team running relay.

If you want to see the most spectacular sea life up close, from the biggest whale sharks to the smallest seahorses, look no further than Japan’s amazing aquariums. 

From Cherry Blossom season to Japanese baseball, the return of classic computer game Final Fantasy VII to Disney’s Easter celebrations in Tokyo, April is the coolest month to visit Japan.