Golden Week is one of the biggest holiday periods in Japan. We'll look at what is celebrated and how to get the most out of visiting Japan during Golden Week.
The Hyperdia online train timetable is very useful for those travellers wanting to plan their itinerary around Japan. Here we guide you through how to tweak the search criteria to ensure your search results...
Learning to read Japanese fluently takes years of practice, but this brief guide introduces the katakana writing system. The characters in this system represent different sounds and being able to translate...
Japan is often perceived as an expensive place; we share our best tips and tricks to ensure you get the most from your trip no matter what your budget.
Nagasaki is famous for being the target of the second atomic bombing, but also has a rich history as one of the few ports to allow western trade with Japan.
Sapporo is the main city in Hokkaido and is known for its lively nightlife and vibrant festivals. Sapporo has some of the best cuisine outside of Tokyo, and the best skiing and winter sports in Japan.
