Japan
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Reading Time: 5 minutes I’d count myself as more of an enthusiast than a hardcore outdoors woman. I tag hikes onto my trips to experience nature, not to conquer it. So before my trek along the Kumano Kodo trail, my excitement was tinged with a little bit of trepidation.
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Reading Time: 6 minutes If you’re planning a visit to Japan in July and August 2020, or have your travel plans locked in, here’s what you can do in and around Tokyo during the summer months.
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Guides
Travelling to Japan during 2020’s big sporting event? Here’s everything you need to know.
by Emily Kratzmann November 25, 2019Reading Time: 7 minutes If you’re thinking of going to Japan in 2020, here’s everything you need to know about travel in Tokyo and its surrounding prefectures in July and August.
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Reading Time: 7 minutes From witnessing Bolivia’s salt flats, to staring in wonder at the cherry blossoms in Japan. Here’s your guide for where to travel in April.
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Features
What a trip to Matsuyama taught me about Japanese hospitality
by Jessica Korteman January 24, 2019Reading Time: 5 minutes Perhaps that’s the part of a trip to Matsuyama that sticks with you most. Alongside the city’s glorious castle and incredible hot springs, you feel part of the community’s intricately woven fabric right away.
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5 reasons why Japan is an amazing place for a cycling adventure
by Frank Cheshire December 19, 2018Reading Time: 5 minutes While bullet trains might get all the press, turns out the best way to see Japan is from the saddle of your bicycle. Here‘s why.
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Beyond Tokyo and Kyoto: 6 underrated spots to visit in Japan
by Katie Lockhart October 17, 2018Reading Time: 5 minutes I spent two months exploring as much as possible with my partner, and we left feeling like we hadn’t even scratched the surface.
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FamilyGuides
Why you should consider Asia for your next family holiday
by Liv Bohn September 13, 2018Reading Time: 4 minutes Asia manages to instil a sense of child-like wonder in even the most seasoned of travellers. So, just picture the faces of your young ones when they visit the Taj…
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Reading Time: 4 minutes A ryokan is a Japanese-style inn that involves sleeping on futons or mattresses on tatami mat floors, with bedding often packed away during the day. And this is what it’s actually like to stay in one.