Hiroshima is a city of contrasts, where its past history meets vibrant modern life, and moments of peaceful reflection can be found round the corner from bustling streets full of …
If you want to branch your Japan travels out beyond the popular but often crowded Golden Route, you should visit Nagoya – the country’s third largest metropolitan area after Tokyo …
Irraishaimase! You’ll hear this friendly greeting welcoming you whenever you enter Japanese stores. If you are visiting Japan for the first time you might want to know the correct way …
Looking for authentic Japanese cuisine? With all the Japanese restaurants in London, navigating through the many options is no easy task. Having lived for over a decade in Japan, we …
When planning your Japan holiday and where you’re going to be spending your time, there are so many choices to make. Do you want to keep to the main sightseeing …
Shirakawa-go lies deep in the mountains of Gifu Prefecture, where its iconic Gassho Zukuri farmhouses, recognisable by their steep triangular thatched roofs, form one of Japan’s most distinctive and well …
Last Updated: 11th June 2026 When it comes to cooking perfect Japanese rice, having the right rice cooker can make all the difference. Japanese rice cookers are known for their …
Key Highlights Introduction Setting off on a train journey across Japan offers up the experience of taking the much loved high-speed Shinkansen, which some folks still call the ‘bullet train’. …
With the popularity of Japanese whisky gaining more traction after winning top awards in recent years, the demand for Japanese whisky brands is expected to soar this year. Known for …
For most people traveling through Japan from Tokyo to the ancient capital of Kyoto or to the vibrant city of Osaka, the obvious way to get there is by train …
