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!
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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 […]
Winter in Japan
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Escape the crowds and experience winter in Japan. Tour leader Steve Parker shares his top tips for this magical season in the most recent issue of East, our in-house travel magazine. Like this post? Help us by sharing it!
Snow much fun: 10 (non-skiing) winter highlights in Japan
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! With world-class resorts and enviable powder conditions, Japan is a mecca for ski-lovers. In fact, we’d wager that it’s the best place in the world to take to the slopes. But maybe treating mountains like enormous adult slides isn’t your style; you’d rather celebrate the snow from […]
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! With world-class resorts and enviable powder conditions, Japan is a mecca for ski-lovers. In fact, we’d wager that it’s the best place in the world to take to the slopes. But maybe treating mountains like enormous adult slides isn’t your style; you’d rather celebrate the snow from […]