With tour leader Mark Fujishige's handy guide, there's no reason to let the closure of the Hakone Ropeway stop you exploring this picturesque mountainous area. (more…)

Did you know there’s another chance to pick up Rugby World Cup tickets tomorrow (Saturday 18th May)? Even if you’ve taken rugby trips before, Japan is a whole new ball game, so we’ve come up with our favourite ways to make the most of your time between the matches. (more…)

Okinawa's beaches and laid back lifestyle are the things of postcards, but what's it like to visit in spring? Tour leader Robert Kodama leaves the cherry blossom frenzy of the mainland to find out. (more…)

After becoming interested in Japan as a child, award-winning short story and travel writer Amanda Huggins fell hook, line and sinker for the country as an adult. But what is it about Japan that captured her imagination? (more…)

Tour leader Richard Farmer shares 10 highlights from a deluxe Small Group Tour this spring, including travelling in style; eating, drinking and sleeping soundly at the finest establishments; and seeing the landscape bloom with pastel pink cherry blossom. (more…)