Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Japan stands out as a must-visit destination for so many reasons… stunning scenery, slick technology and a culture unlike any other. But for many, the biggest draw is undoubtedly the food. Like this post? Help us by sharing it!
Festivals & Events
Top tips for visiting the Miyajima Water Fireworks Festival
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Having made Hiroshima his home, tour leader, Hugh knows all of the secrets for making the most of the fireworks festival on neighbouring Miyajima. Like this post? Help us by sharing it!
Valentine’s Day in Japan
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! It’s that time of year again… tour leader and chocoholic, Charlea gives us the surprising low-down on Valentine’s Day in Japan. Like this post? Help us by sharing it!
All-female Takarazuka: Japanese musical theatre with a twist
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Many people are familiar with Japan’s traditional male-only Kabuki theatre – an ancient art form that continues to this day. Fewer people know that there is a modern counter-part performed entirely by women; Amy was lucky enough to see the all-female Takarazuka Revue perform this year. Like […]
5 reasons to visit Tokushima’s Awa Odori Festival
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! In August, Tokushima’s sleepy streets come alive with the bright lights, live music and general revelry of the Awa Odori Festival. While summer is the season for festivals across the country, this one is pretty darn special. Travel consultant Lucy braced herself for the festivities. Like this […]
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! In August, Tokushima’s sleepy streets come alive with the bright lights, live music and general revelry of the Awa Odori Festival. While summer is the season for festivals across the country, this one is pretty darn special. Travel consultant Lucy braced herself for the festivities. Like this […]