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!
Festivals & Events
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!
New Year in Japan: Kawagoe Daruma Market at Kita-in Temple
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! New Year hails new beginnings and good intentions; in Japan, a handy little Daruma doll helps you on your way bringing good luck in the year ahead. Sales team leader, Anna, peeks behind the scenes of New Year traditions in Japan. Like this post? Help us by […]
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 […]
Travel to Japan in October
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! PR & marketing assistant Claire recently returned to our Bristol office after spending two weeks in Japan during October. Here’s her lowdown on everything from the weather to the best places to spot Halloween costumes. Like this post? Help us by sharing it!
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! PR & marketing assistant Claire recently returned to our Bristol office after spending two weeks in Japan during October. Here’s her lowdown on everything from the weather to the best places to spot Halloween costumes. Like this post? Help us by sharing it!