Like this post? Help us by sharing it! IJT’s Rachel recently swapped drizzly Bristol for the beautiful, sunny climes of Iriomote Island, part of the Okinawa Archipelago. Here are her top 5 reasons to give it a go! Like this post? Help us by sharing it!
Places & Where To Stay
7 reasons to visit Kyushu
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Kyushu is the third-largest of Japan’s four main islands. Somewhere between The Netherlands and Switzerland in size, it lies to the southwest of its brothers and sisters, and has a character and charm entirely its own. It’s also rarely visited by foreign travellers — but here are […]
7 reasons to visit Shikoku
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Ritsurin Gardens
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! The smallest of Japan’s four main islands is largely ignored by foreign tourists, but what Shikoku lacks in mega-cities and world-famous sights, it more than makes up for in wild and remote countryside, unsung historic towns, and unique local charm. Here’s why it should be on your […]
10 reasons to visit Tohoku
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Tohoku, the northernmost region of Japan’s main island, encompasses six prefectures and countless fascinating destinations. It is a region of wild countryside, rustic hot spring towns and deep winters spent under a thick blanket of snow, brightened by some of the country’s most impressive festivals. To the […]
7 reasons to visit magical Yakushima
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Yakushima is a firm favourite amongst the InsideJapan team. With lush rainforest, coral reefs, beautiful beaches and fascinating wildlife – this certainly isn’t the Japan you’re used to seeing in films and on TV! Here are a few reasons why you should buy plane ticket, pack your […]
Things To Do in Onna-son, Okinawa
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! In a new series for Channel 4, celebrity chef Jamie Oliver will be travelling all over the world searching for the culinary secret to a long and healthy life. Amongst other places, in episode 2 the Naked Chef will be visiting Okinawa – my old stomping ground […]
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! In a new series for Channel 4, celebrity chef Jamie Oliver will be travelling all over the world searching for the culinary secret to a long and healthy life. Amongst other places, in episode 2 the Naked Chef will be visiting Okinawa – my old stomping ground […]