Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Picking the right time of year to visit Japan isn’t easy. Many first-time visitors plan Japan holidays around cherry blossom in spring and koyo (the changing leaves) in autumn. But if you’re happy to ignore the hype in favour of forging your own travels to Japan in […]
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Tickled pink: Cherry blossom alternatives
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Nothing stirs the Japanese soul quite like the cherry blossom. It heralds the arrival of spring and encapsulates the transience of life itself. But while the world and her husband descend on Tokyo and Kyoto to catch the blooms in early April, we recommend seeking out some […]
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!
7 reasons to visit Hokkaido
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Of the four main islands that make up Japan, Hokkaido is a little different. Actually, it’s very different. This is partly to do with its geography — all windswept plateaus and freezing Siberian storms — but it’s partly because Hokkaido wasn’t even part of Japan until the […]
8 of the best places to propose in Japan
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! It’s February; the month of romance is upon us! It’ll come as little surprise that February (and Valentine’s Day in particular) is the most popular time of year to propose. So, you’ve narrowed down the month, now for the tricky bit; picking the right spot. The location […]
5 reasons to visit Tokushima’s Awa Odori Festival
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! In August, Tokushima’s sleepy streets come alive with the bright lights, live music and general revelry of the Awa Odori Festival. While summer is the season for festivals across the country, this one is pretty darn special. Travel consultant Lucy braced herself for the festivities. Like this […]
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! In August, Tokushima’s sleepy streets come alive with the bright lights, live music and general revelry of the Awa Odori Festival. While summer is the season for festivals across the country, this one is pretty darn special. Travel consultant Lucy braced herself for the festivities. Like this […]