Our Shinkansen bullet train to Takayama rushes through the bellies of mountains, past snow-weary evergreens and rice fields resting under sheets of pure, white snow. Small alpine towns race by …
Japan
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What many people don’t know is that behind Tokyo’s tall buildings and neon lights are little pockets of former times living on despite their changing surroundings…
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Osaka’s most famous dishes are okonomiyaki (cabbage pancake) and takoyaki (octopus balls), but the Japanese city has so much more to offer. Here’s exactly where to go and what to …
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Pedalling sets the perfect pace – you travel slowly enough to enjoy your surroundings but fast enough that they’re constantly changing.
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We’re in Kyoto’s Gion district, and the Geisha Hour is about to begin. Time to look for a drink…
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Got 24 hours to explore the world’s biggest city? Challenge accepted.