As a tour leader, there's no corner of Japan Robert Kodama hasn't visited, but he still finds surprises wherever he goes. Not least of all in the simplest of places: signs! (more…)

When Simona travelled to Japan recently, she didn't let her lack of travel companions get in the way of a good meal. Eating alone isn't unusual, so she wasted no time trying these three unmissable foodie experiences. (more…)

While known for incredible skiing conditions and the famous Sapporo Snow Festival, tour leader Robert Kodama discover that Hokkaido in summer might just be the country's best kept secret. (more…)

Despite spending four years living in Japan (as well as plenty of visits back since), Senior Travel Consultant Amy had never gone behind the wheel before. Here, she offers her top 10 tips for swapping that famously efficient public transport to take to the "wrong" side of the road. (more…)

Having lived in Japan for years, tour leader Marky Hobold has the ultimate guide to key Japanese phrases, sure to help every traveller out of a pickle. (more…)