Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Do we really need an excuse to travel to Japan in November? Just look at those trees! Look at that landscape! Believe it or not though, there are plenty of reasons, other than that patchwork landscape, to visit during fall. Like this post? Help us by sharing […]
October 2018
Autumn in Tohoku, Japan: A photo blog
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! We could wax lyrical all day about why Japan is so wonderful in autumn, but sometimes photos speak louder than words. Last October, Ursula travelled through the beautiful Tohoku region, snapping the warm hues of autumn’s turning leaves as she went. Like this post? Help us by […]
Luxury Japan: Staying at the Hoshinoya Fuji
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Japan isn’t short of special places to lay your head. Perhaps you’ve heard of Benesse House, the renowned hotel/museum on Naoshima Island. Or traditional farm-stays at Brown’s Field or Jiji no Ie. But, what about the modern cabins at the Hoshinoya Fuji? With a vastly different experience […]
Japan’s Kitchen: Best food in Osaka
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Close to the sea and the mountains, Osaka has always been a city with abundant ingredients, helping shape its strong sense of food culture. These days it’s known affectionately as ‘Japan’s Kitchen’ – you won’t leave empty bellied! Travel consultant Holly takes to the streets to find […]
Crash course in Japanese history
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Knowing the basics of Japanese history is key to understanding what makes this country tick, so consider this your whistle-stop introduction: from Jomon to Pokemon (and the 16,000 years in between). Like this post? Help us by sharing it!
The Ultimate Guide to Skiing in Hakuba
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! While the tranquil, quiet mountain valley of Hakuba is popular with hikers and nature enthusiasts all year round, in December it tranforms into a world-class ski destination. Like this post? Help us by sharing it!
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! While the tranquil, quiet mountain valley of Hakuba is popular with hikers and nature enthusiasts all year round, in December it tranforms into a world-class ski destination. Like this post? Help us by sharing it!