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In a previous post we mentioned traditional festivals, here we give you the 411 on music festivals, Japan-style!

Read this if you don't want to feel a wave of panic every time you read your Japan Rail Pass expiry date!

A matsuri is the perfect way to glimpse a part of Japanese culture not normally seen in daily life. With 100s every year enjoy one during your stay.

A fantastic day trip from Tokyo, visit Kamakura and the huuuuge Great Buddha at Kotokuin Temple. One of the largest in Japan.

Landing at Narita you can activate your Japan Rail Pass and hop on the N'EX to Tokyo immediately and for free! Click here for more info.

Japan isn't as incomprehensible as some would let you believe, all the major cities have signs in English, with a bit of concentration travel is easy!

Perhaps THE most social part of the Japanese calendar, Hanami is a beautiful time to visit the country and join in some cherry blossom bbqs!

Shibuya and its famous crossing have been captured on celluloid thousand of times, now it's your turn to see it for real...