Like this post? Help us by sharing it! As far as Japanese public transport goes, nothing competes with the shinkansen (bullet train), but tour leader Mark Fujishige has found no end of novel ways to take to the tracks. As one of the world’s healthiest nations, perhaps we shouldn’t be surprised by the Yakuzen Resha […]
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Driving in Japan on the Noto Peninsula
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! You’d like to see rural, rugged, remote Japan with beautiful scenery and centuries old tradition? Allow me to present a little-known area of Japan, The Noto Peninsula. Like this post? Help us by sharing it!
Getting a Japanese driver’s license as an American
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! When tour leader, Brian moved to Japan from the US, he knew he’d need to take another driving test. But moving to the other side of the road was the least of his problems. Like this post? Help us by sharing it!
Japan by scooter: Interview with Dave Cornthwaite
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Having sent travellers to Japan for nearly 20 years, we have arranged trips of all shapes and sizes. But even we were surprised to hear about Dave Cornthwaite’s 1052 mile adventure around Japan on a scooter. A kick scooter that is. Like this post? Help us by […]
Autism in Japan: What to know
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! With World Autism Awareness Day on 2nd April, Leo reflects on his experience of journeying to Japan with autism. Like this post? Help us by sharing it!
Top tips for visiting the Miyajima Water Fireworks Festival
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Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Having made Hiroshima his home, tour leader, Hugh knows all of the secrets for making the most of the fireworks festival on neighbouring Miyajima. Like this post? Help us by sharing it!