Like this post? Help us by sharing it! When we first travelled to Japan 21 years ago, every trip was like an adventure into the unknown. Fast-forward to more recent times, however, and our favourite country was welcoming more and more visitors every year – with a whopping 40 million international tourists anticipated for the […]
Places & Where To Stay
8 local highlights to discover in Aizu-Wakamatsu
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! With stunning countryside, a rich and storied history, and deep connections to samurai culture, visiting Aizu-Wakamatsu in Fukushima prefecture is a must if you want to get off the beaten track in Japan. Travel through the area and not only will you find a slew of lesser-discovered […]
Tales from Tohoku: Life-changing memories from a truly special region of Japan
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! This month we observe the 10th anniversary of the 11th of March 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and the incredible effort millions of people all over the world have put into recovering this northern region of Japan. Tohoku is where you’ll find unspoiled landscapes, fascinating local culture, unforgettable festivals […]
7 reasons you should head off the tourist trail to Onomichi
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! As an Insider Tour Leader, I’m lucky enough to get to roam around Japan and introduce people to all sorts of incredible destinations – but I always find that the small, intimate places I visit are the ones I end up loving the most. If, like […]
The best alternative experiences in Japan
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Sometimes, the best way to get under the skin of Japanese culture is through something you never thought of as Japanese at all. Take baseball, for instance. It may not scream Japan to you, but seeing how Japanese fans throw their hearts and souls into this quintessentially […]
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Sometimes, the best way to get under the skin of Japanese culture is through something you never thought of as Japanese at all. Take baseball, for instance. It may not scream Japan to you, but seeing how Japanese fans throw their hearts and souls into this quintessentially […]