Blog posts

June 18, 2010

Benefits Of Prepaid Travelcards

Around the big cities a prepaid travelcard could help you save money on your travel (and make things a whole lot simpler!) Here are your choices...

June 17, 2010

The Best Readymeal You'll Ever Eat

The amazing station bento, or 'ekiben', is the stuff of travellers dreams, don't you dare ride a train without buying one!

June 15, 2010

Do You Pass The Eligibility Test?

Who is eligible for a Japan Rail Pass? Are you a tourist, entertainer, student or apprentice? We have all the info you need right here.

June 10, 2010

Utilising Station Lockers

With an itinerary fit to burst, what should you do with your luggage if you’re hopping from place to place? Station lockers may be your answer...

June 9, 2010

Join Us On Facebook & Twitter

OMG, we're on Facebook and Twitter, find us and we can be BFF's! Follow us for the latest and greatest from Japan.

June 8, 2010

Festivals: Tepees And Tents More Your Thing?

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

June 7, 2010

Love Letter To Japan

June 7, 2010

Japanese Dates On The Jr Pass

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

June 5, 2010

Experience A Traditional Festival

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.

April 2, 2010

Itinerary Tip: Kotokuin Daibutsu

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