Like this post? Help us by sharing it! What do the Great Pyramids, the Serengeti, a Japanese silver mine and the Fray Bentos meat-packing plant have in common? No, this isn’t the set-up for a terrible joke — they’re all World Heritage Sites. That’s right — according to UNESCO, these are places of universal value […]
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Top 10 things to do in Osaka
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! If you recently tuned in to watch Ainsley Harriott’s Street Food on More4, you will no doubt have been beguiled by the mouthwatering offerings on offer in Japan’s street food capital: Osaka. Known to many as “Japan’s Kitchen”, Osaka is the home of okonomiyaki pancakes, the Cup […]
Top 7 Things Not to Miss in Okinawa
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Okinawan Oceans
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Okinawa, the southern island chain of Japan, is a terrific destination for both the experienced traveler looking to expand their understanding of the country, or anyone looking to experience a Japanese-style island venue. Often called the “Hawaii of Japan,” Okinawa has a distinct history and culture from […]
18 great Japanese beach destinations
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Taketomi Island
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Japan’s excellent beaches are very much undervalued by the international community. Sure, Japan is no Maldives or Hawaii – but if you know where to look, it has some truly excellent places to catch some rays, splash about in the water, do a bit of snorkelling or […]
Shimane: Rural Japan
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Situated in the Sea of Japan, to the north of Shimane Prefecture (south-west of mainland Honshu), the Oki Islands have a natural and cultural landscape unlike anywhere else. If you are looking for a truly unique Japanese adventure, look no further than the remote Oki Islands. By […]
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Situated in the Sea of Japan, to the north of Shimane Prefecture (south-west of mainland Honshu), the Oki Islands have a natural and cultural landscape unlike anywhere else. If you are looking for a truly unique Japanese adventure, look no further than the remote Oki Islands. By […]