Like this post? Help us by sharing it! This year, teamLab – the world-famous Japanese art collective – is celebrating 20 years of bringing together art, science, technology and nature with its mesmerising, immersive installations. So, in the name of all things contemporary, arty, and sometimes ultra-futuristic, we’ve decided to mark the occasion by taking […]
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Beyond the cherry blossoms: what’s blooming in Japan’s flower gardens
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! With a calendar that’s filled with events and festivals celebrating the distinct natural phenomena of spring, summer, autumn and winter, there’s no country that embraces its seasons quite like Japan. Case in point? Springtime – a season that’s become a symbol of Japan itself, with its dusting […]
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 […]
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 […]
Photography in Tokyo: A masterclass
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! A great photograph lasts forever, but we have been guilty of taking fancy cameras halfway around the world without knowing how they work. Travel consultant, Matt Evans and tour leader, Mike Reddy took to Tokyo’s neon streets with a photography expert to get beyond a point and […]
On the road again: Japan in spring
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Our tour leaders have been busy this spring taking travellers across the length and breadth of Japan. From traditional temples and shrines, to cherry blossom flavoured coffee and Hokusai nail art, they’ve been keeping us updated from the road with plenty of wanderlust-inducing photographs. To see more, […]
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Our tour leaders have been busy this spring taking travellers across the length and breadth of Japan. From traditional temples and shrines, to cherry blossom flavoured coffee and Hokusai nail art, they’ve been keeping us updated from the road with plenty of wanderlust-inducing photographs. To see more, […]