Tokyo may have the lights and Osaka may have the pace, but for culture and cool – nowhere beats Kyoto. The pretty city is awash with cherry blossoms, shrines, teahouses and the powder soft faces of Geisha peeping out from behind the maze of alleyways. For visitors making a swinging visit to the beautifully preserved city, you [...]
Japan is a truly unique place to visit with a diversity of culture and natural beauty. However, adventurous tourists who venture off the beaten tourist path will be rewarded with some even more surprises in this amazing country. Here are a few outstanding natural and manmade highlights that are definitely worth a detour! 1. Otagi [...]
No matter how well-travelled you are, when you arrive in Japan you will find it quite unlike anywhere else in the world. The neon lights, food, customs, culture and heady mix of ancient and modern mean that some adjustment is necessary, particularly for first-time visitors to Japan. Here are some handy tips to guide you [...]
The land of the rising sun is a kaleidoscope of charisma and colour. From the blush of the cherry blossom trees to the glaze of neon lighting up Tokyo, nowhere else on Earth blends ancient wisdom with ultra-modern technology quite like Japan. Splurge on silk kimonos, sip Sake, and unravel all your senses; here are [...]
It’s tempting to hide behind your smartphone camera the entire time you’re in Japan, with some of the most Instagram-worthy spots in the entire world. However, you don’t want to miss the sheer joy of being “in the moment” itself by worrying about which memories to capture. Here’s a list of both manmade and natural [...]
People travel to Japan for varied reasons. Some want to see old Japanese castles, temples and shrines; many are fans of the samurai, ninja or otaku culture; and others like to try as many authentic mouthwatering Japanese dishes as they can. If you belong to the group that is always on the lookout for some [...]
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