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Nikko day trip from Tokyo: Toshogu Shrine, Kegon Falls, Lake Chuzenji and getting there
Nikko, in the mountains north of Tokyo, combines Japan's most richly decorated shrine with…
Nikko day trip from Tokyo: Toshogu Shrine, Kegon Falls, Lake Chuzenji and getting there
Nikko, in the mountains north of Tokyo, combines Japan's mos…
Kamakura and Enoshima day trip from Tokyo: Great Buddha, temples, Enoden and the island
Kamakura was Japan's capital in the 12th to 14th centuries, and today it is a seaside town…
Kamakura and Enoshima day trip from Tokyo: Great Buddha, temples, Enoden and the island
Kamakura was Japan's capital in the 12th to 14th centuries,…
Hakone day trip or overnight from Tokyo: the Hakone Loop, Owakudani and onsen
Hakone, in the mountains south-west of Tokyo, combines hot springs, a lake, volcanic valle…
Hakone day trip or overnight from Tokyo: the Hakone Loop, Owakudani and onsen
Hakone, in the mountains south-west of Tokyo, combines hot s…
Japan in summer: rainy season, heat, fireworks, Gion Matsuri and Obon crowds
Summer in Japan means festivals, fireworks over rivers, cold noodles and lantern-lit eveni…
Japan in summer: rainy season, heat, fireworks, Gion Matsuri and Obon crowds
Summer in Japan means festivals, fireworks over rivers, cold…
Where to stay in Tokyo: Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ginza, Asakusa and more compared
Tokyo is huge, but the trains are so good that almost anywhere central works. What matters…
Where to stay in Tokyo: Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ginza, Asakusa and more compared
Tokyo is huge, but the trains are so good that almost anywhe…
Japan with kids: pushchairs, trains, family attractions and practical tips
Japan is one of the easiest countries in Asia to visit with children. It is safe and clean…
Japan with kids: pushchairs, trains, family attractions and practical tips
Japan is one of the easiest countries in Asia to visit with…
Staying at a ryokan: what to expect, etiquette, dinner and booking tips
A night in a ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn, is one of the highlights of a trip to Jap…
Staying at a ryokan: what to expect, etiquette, dinner and booking tips
A night in a ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn, is one of t…
Kanazawa travel guide: Kenroku-en, Higashi Chaya, Omicho Market and Shirakawa-go
Kanazawa, on the Sea of Japan coast in Ishikawa Prefecture, is one of the best places in J…
Kanazawa travel guide: Kenroku-en, Higashi Chaya, Omicho Market and Shirakawa-go
Kanazawa, on the Sea of Japan coast in Ishikawa Prefecture,…
Autumn leaves in Japan: koyo timing by region and the best places to see them
Koyo, the autumn colouring of maples and ginkgo, is Japan's second great seasonal spectacl…
Autumn leaves in Japan: koyo timing by region and the best places to see them
Koyo, the autumn colouring of maples and ginkgo, is Japan's…
7 days in Japan: a Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka itinerary for first-timers
Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka in a week is the classic first trip to Japan, and it works because…
7 days in Japan: a Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka itinerary for first-timers
Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka in a week is the classic first trip t…
Japanese food to try in Japan: sushi, ramen styles, okonomiyaki and izakaya ordering
Eating is one of the best reasons to visit Japan. Even simple places take food seriously,…
Japanese food to try in Japan: sushi, ramen styles, okonomiyaki and izakaya ordering
Eating is one of the best reasons to visit Japan. Even simpl…
Okinawa travel guide: Naha, Shuri Castle, Churaumi Aquarium, beaches and car rental
Okinawa feels like a different country from the rest of Japan: subtropical, laid back, wit…
Okinawa travel guide: Naha, Shuri Castle, Churaumi Aquarium, beaches and car rental
Okinawa feels like a different country from the rest of Japa…
Visiting Mount Fuji: best viewpoints, climbing season, fees and day trips from Tokyo
Mount Fuji is Japan's highest mountain and its most famous view. Most visitors never climb…
Visiting Mount Fuji: best viewpoints, climbing season, fees and day trips from Tokyo
Mount Fuji is Japan's highest mountain and its most famous v…
Nara day trip guide: Todai-ji, the deer, Kasuga Taisha and getting there
Nara was Japan's capital in the eighth century, and it still has some of the country's old…
Nara day trip guide: Todai-ji, the deer, Kasuga Taisha and getting there
Nara was Japan's capital in the eighth century, and it still…
Hiroshima and Miyajima guide: Peace Memorial Park, the floating torii and the visitor tax
Hiroshima and the island of Miyajima are usually visited together, and they make one of th…
Hiroshima and Miyajima guide: Peace Memorial Park, the floating torii and the visitor tax
Hiroshima and the island of Miyajima are usually visited tog…
Fukuoka travel guide: Hakata, Tenjin, yatai stalls, Dazaifu and the ferry from Busan
Fukuoka is one of Japan's most relaxed big cities: compact, by the sea, famous for its foo…
Fukuoka travel guide: Hakata, Tenjin, yatai stalls, Dazaifu and the ferry from Busan
Fukuoka is one of Japan's most relaxed big cities: compact,…
Kyoto temples and shrines guide: what to see, when to go and etiquette
Kyoto has well over a thousand temples and shrines, and many of the most famous are among…
Kyoto temples and shrines guide: what to see, when to go and etiquette
Kyoto has well over a thousand temples and shrines, and many…
Japanese convenience store food guide: onigiri, egg sandwiches, karaage and more
Japanese convenience stores, konbini, are a food destination in their own right. 7-Eleven,…
Japanese convenience store food guide: onigiri, egg sandwiches, karaage and more
Japanese convenience stores, konbini, are a food destination…
Onsen etiquette in Japan: how to bathe, tattoos, towels and private baths
A hot spring bath (onsen) is one of the best things about travelling in Japan, and the rul…
Onsen etiquette in Japan: how to bathe, tattoos, towels and private baths
A hot spring bath (onsen) is one of the best things about tr…
Hokkaido travel guide: Sapporo, Otaru, Furano, Hakodate and winter tips
Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost main island, feels different from the rest of the country:…
Hokkaido travel guide: Sapporo, Otaru, Furano, Hakodate and winter tips
Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost main island, feels different…