Like this post? Help us by sharing it! The island of Sado, located to the north of mainland Niigata Prefecture, rarely ranks among Japan’s top tourist destinations. But travel consultant Alesha thinks that its rich history and abundant natural beauty make it a fascinating place to visit. Like this post? Help us by sharing it!
First-Timer’s Japan
Insider’s guide to staying at a ryokan
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Staying at a ryokan should be up there on your Japan wish-list alongside spotting a geisha, seeing Mount Fuji and jumping aboard the shinkansen (bullet train). The experience of staying at these traditional inns is uniquely Japanese, so it might be worth a few pointers to get […]
Hotel breakfasts in Japan: Expect the unexpected!
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Having tried her fair share of hotel breakfasts in Japan – some good, some an acquired taste – Samantha is best placed to prepare you for a unique start to the day. Like this post? Help us by sharing it!
A week in Shikoku: Dancing, daydreaming and drinking games in Japan
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! On Claire’s recent trip to Japan, she spent a week taking in the highlights of the little-visited island of Shikoku. Shikoku is the smallest of Japan’s main islands and is often missed off itineraries, but it’s blessed with some of the best scenery and food Japan has […]
J-Pop & Go! Japan’s Golden Route with a difference
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Studio Ghibli, sword fighting and sinking into hot springs – what a way to celebrate an 18th birthday! Mary Loosemore shares the highlights of the HYPERJAPAN J-Pop & Go! tour she took with her niece, Rosa. Like this post? Help us by sharing it!
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Studio Ghibli, sword fighting and sinking into hot springs – what a way to celebrate an 18th birthday! Mary Loosemore shares the highlights of the HYPERJAPAN J-Pop & Go! tour she took with her niece, Rosa. Like this post? Help us by sharing it!