New Year (Shōgatsu) is celebrated from 1st – 3rd January in Japan, bringing families together to mark the […]
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December means cool temperatures and dry sunny days in Japan, but the weather isn’t the only thing to […]
Japan is an all-year round travel destination, with plenty of natural beauty and city adventures to enjoy whatever […]
Autumn is one of the most popular times of year to visit Japan, as the summer humidity gives […]
Chilly autumn nights, the smell of bonfires in the air, pumpkin spiced lattes creeping onto the menu. This […]
Mountain Day (Yama no hi) is Japan’s newest public holiday and falls on 8th August this year. It’s […]
Ocean Day (Umi no Hi) is the first national holiday of summer in Japan, and a chance to […]
In the lead up to the Tokyo Olympics, it’s time to take you on a tour of Japan’s […]
Summer is a time for festivities and fun in Japan and as Tanabata (Japan’s Star Festival) draws closer, […]
First introduced to Japan thousands of years ago, sushi is now one of Japan’s most famous food exports […]
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