When you want a break from Japan's capital city - these are the best day trips from Tokyo by train, bus and private transfer.
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Get the taste of Japan from your home. These savoury and sweet snacks from Japan are the best Japanese snacks you can buy online.
Learn how to cook Japanese food and explore Japanese culture by taking a Japanese cooking class in Japan ++ Now includes ONLINE Lessons in your own home!
Japan hosts more than 300,000 festivals a year - they are deeply ingrained in Japanese culture here's 7 of Japan's most celebrated festivals
Take a day trip to Nikko – the UNESCO World Heritage town of shrines, temples + National Parks includes the best things to do in Nikko
Take a day trip to Otaru Hokkaido and find all the things to do in Otaru – including understanding Otaru’s financial, herring and glassware heritage.
What to know about buying a JR Pass and using it. This JR Pass guide tells you what you need to know about travelling on Japanese trains.
Visit Nagasaki with the best things to do in Nagasaki – places to visit, activities, and a great section on what to eat in Nagasaki, Japan
Everything you need to know about Japan ATM fees – from how to use a Japanese ATM, to how to pay in Japan, currency exchange and what fees to expect.
A visit to Miyajima should be high on your list of things to do in Hiroshima prefecture – here’s what to do in Miyajima one of Japan’s most scenic locations.
All the best things to do in Hiroshima Japan - the essential activities and places to see in Hiroshima – museums, parks, food.
Learn about the specifics of Japan Travel Insurance – specific details about why you need travel and medical insurance in Japan
The Ultimate Japan Travel Checklist – your guide to what to do before you go to Japan – get all our Japan Travel Tips on planning your Japan trip.
The easy day hike through the Japanese Alps between the villages of Magome - Tsumago is an pleasant walk and a great introduction to the area.
All the basics of Japanese ryokan etiquette. Understand the customs of staying in Japan's tradtitional inns - onsen bathing, kaisekoi ryori, yukata and more
Japanese Cherry Blossom season is symbolic of Japan’s cultural beliefs. This guide to Japan’s Cherry Blossom is updated with top Sakura spots
What Japanese Food should you eat? Everything, said a friend. So here's our guide to what to eat in Japan, from sushi to curry and beyond.
Everything you need to know about the free Asahi Brewery Tour in Japan – from a guided tour around Asahi beer factories to free beer tasting!
Everything you need to know about taking a free Toyota Factory tour in Japan - how to book your Toyota tour, where to go, what else to do and what to expect
Kamikochi - a beautiful National Park in the Japanese Alps - perfect for a day of easy hiking in the mountains
Check out a bucket list item in Japan - the Kinosaki Onsen Ryokan Experiece - traditional inns, amazing onsen baths & incredible dining extravaganzas.
How to visit Japans cup noodle museums and what to expect. There are 3 instant noodle museums in Japan, here’s how to find them and visit the birthplace of instant ramen.
7 of the most stunning Japanese Castles to visit - learn about their history, archecture and how to visit the most awesome castles in Japan.
All you need to know about sake tasting in Japan – explore the Saijo Sake Town independently, with a tour or just taste sake in Japan's sake brewery town
This is a superb free exploration and Mazda Factory Tour. Japan is famous for her factory tours and this is one of the best. Great history, well presented and even a free gift! Here's all you need to know about visiting the Mazda Factory near Hiroshima - how to book tickets, how to get there and what to expect.
All you need to know about catching the Kampu Ferry from Busan South Korea to Fukuoka, Japan. This is the superb Korea Japan ferry. It's an overnight trip will full facilities, including an onsen, hot bath, and a washing machine! Travel from South Korea to Japan and arrive refreshed into the land of the Rising Sun.
