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!
Culture & History
Fukushima: Inside the nuclear exclusion zone
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! 11th March marks 8 years since the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami wreaked devastation in Japan, including the nuclear disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi Power Plant. Ruth from our Bristol office recently met up with a community-based tourism initiative for a very special tour inside the Fukushima nuclear […]
Guide to photography in Japan
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! As one of the most photogenic countries in the world, it’s no wonder Japan has become a mecca for photography enthusiasts. Tour leader Marky Hobold gives us the lowdown on everything from the origins of photography in Japan to the best camera shops in the capital. Like […]
Iwate, autumn leaves and the wanko soba noodle challenge
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Travel consultant Shakira takes in the sights, sounds and (most importantly) tastes of Iwate. Luckily she arrived hungry for the wanko soba challenge… Like this post? Help us by sharing it!
What is a Japanese tea ceremony?
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! With a series of ancient rituals that take place in traditional houses with tatami mat floors and sliding paper doors, the Japanese tea ceremony makes putting the kettle on look primitive. Like this post? Help us by sharing it!
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! With a series of ancient rituals that take place in traditional houses with tatami mat floors and sliding paper doors, the Japanese tea ceremony makes putting the kettle on look primitive. Like this post? Help us by sharing it!