Planning
A Guide to Japanese Visas
Everything you need to know about Japanese visas, including the different visa types, the visa rules and how to apply for your Japan..
Culture
Nagasaki Lantern Festival
Nagasaki rings in the Chinese New Year with a two week cultural celebration.
Culture
7 Winter Events in Akita
Akita Prefecture offers visitors a host of festivals to liven up the cold winter months.
Culture
Aso Fire Festival
The slopes of Mt Aso are alight with flames during the annual March fire festival.
Culture
Spider Lilies at Saihoji
Saihoji is not one of Yokohama's better known temples. But it's worth visiting in late September, when a variety of multi-colored..
Food
Cafe Kaeru
Cafe Kaeru is a small cafe in northeastern Kamakura that serves healthy lunches and drinks. The cafe garden is a highlight, and..
Culture
The Sweet Soul of Wakayama
A journey through the trails, guesthouses, temples and shrines of Mount Koya in Wakayama Prefecture. Our guide gives you the lowdown..
Activities
Exploring Western Tokyo
Higashi Murayama, in western Tokyo, is one of the Tama region's undiscovered areas. Those willing to take the time to explore..
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Nagasaki Lantern Festival
Nagasaki
7 Winter Events in Akita
Akita
Aso Fire Festival
Kumamoto
Arita Ceramics Fair
Saga
Cathedral of St Francis Xavier
Kagoshima
Yomitan Pottery Village
Okinawa
Ohori Park Japanese Garden
Fukuoka
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Culture
Experience Rural Tourism in Otawara
With great anticipation, we took the Tohoku Shinkansen from Tokyo to Ohtawara.