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Japan’s rice fields provide one of the most majestic and nostalgic locations to visit across the whole country. Discover where to go and the cultural significance of rice to Japan in our latest guide.

Of Japan's many martial arts one of the most distinctive is surely kendo, a study of swordplay that follows in the footsteps of the samurai.

Could June be Japan’s best kept secret? Find out why this less popular month might just be the perfect time to beat the crowds and enjoy everything this beautiful and historic country has to offer.

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’.