Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Our tour leader Brett often takes travellers around Japan on various small group tours. On these tours, tourists are able to visit many varied locations; some well-known and others not. In this blog piece, Brett shines a light on one of the more over-looked locations, the beautiful […]
September 2015
7 reasons to visit magical Yakushima
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Yakushima is a firm favourite amongst the InsideJapan team. With lush rainforest, coral reefs, beautiful beaches and fascinating wildlife – this certainly isn’t the Japan you’re used to seeing in films and on TV! Here are a few reasons why you should buy plane ticket, pack your […]
Japan’s weirdest manga and anime in 140 characters
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Ordinarily, we like to steer people away from the idea that Japan is “weird” and “crazy”. Yes, there are lots of things about Japan that are different from what you’re used to – but that doesn’t make them weird, it just makes them different. A lot of […]
10 places to see autumn leaves in Japan
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Updated for 2021 Japan is extremely proud of its seasons (seriously, you’d think nowhere else in the world had them) — and for good reason. From mid-September until the beginning of November, Japan’s deciduous trees begin to change colour, painting mountains, parks and forests in a vibrant […]
Things To Do in Onna-son, Okinawa
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! In a new series for Channel 4, celebrity chef Jamie Oliver will be travelling all over the world searching for the culinary secret to a long and healthy life. Amongst other places, in episode 2 the Naked Chef will be visiting Okinawa – my old stomping ground […]
Ramen hunting – Tokyo Ramen Street
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Japan is well-known for its various culinary delights and, bar sushi, none is as popular as ramen. To get an expert’s opinion on ramen in Japan, we asked Brian of Ramen Adventures to give us a few tips for top ramen shops in Tokyo. This is an […]
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Japan is well-known for its various culinary delights and, bar sushi, none is as popular as ramen. To get an expert’s opinion on ramen in Japan, we asked Brian of Ramen Adventures to give us a few tips for top ramen shops in Tokyo. This is an […]