Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Encounters with origami in the West often begin with the humble paper aeroplane; destined to nose dive on a slow day at school. In Japan though, paper folding is a popular way to pass the time from a young age. While designs can be incredibly intricate – […]
First-Timer’s Japan
Best Japanese manga according to the experts
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Interested in manga, but not sure where to start? Our Japan experts share their mountains of manga knowledge to help you on your way! Like this post? Help us by sharing it!
Spring in Japan with artist Alice Tye
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! A three-week trip around Japan inspired London-based artist Alice Tye to create Mono No Aware, a series of paintings depicting the country in during cherry blossom season. We caught up with her to discover just what made Japan so magical. Like this post? Help us by sharing it!
Five places to escape the crowds in Kyoto
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! When it comes to discovering quiet corners and hidden gems in Japan, no-one knows more than our tour leaders. InsideJapan tour leader Thomas Siebert takes us to five of his favourite places to get off the beaten track in Kyoto. Like this post? Help us by sharing it!
Alternative Tokyo: Mixing in the right circles
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Our Insiders are a great bunch, full of interesting stories and local knowledge. James Mundy joins the team to discover Tokyo off the beaten track on one of our Inside Circle tours. Like this post? Help us by sharing it!
How to spend a night in Tokyo
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! From karaoke to clubs (and running for the last train home), tour leader, and Tokyo resident, Mike Reddy shares his top tips for spending a fun-filled night in Tokyo. Like this post? Help us by sharing it!
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! From karaoke to clubs (and running for the last train home), tour leader, and Tokyo resident, Mike Reddy shares his top tips for spending a fun-filled night in Tokyo. Like this post? Help us by sharing it!