Japan

Once considered an exotic delicacy unfamiliar to Western palates, nowadays Japanese food is increasingly popular, yet there is much more to the cuisine of Japan than sushi and sashimi. Travellers to Japan can look forward to a huge choice of delicious and healthy dishes, plus some rather less nutritious treats beloved of locals and visitors alike! Traditional Japanese food is often wrapped in the..

Known as ‘Fuji-san’ in Japan, Mount Fuji is one of Japan’s most iconic places, and probably one of the first landmarks that comes to mind when you think of the country. Often topped with a layer of glistening snow, Mount Fuji is in fact a volcano, but that hasn’t stopped people visiting this perfectly-shaped mountain in their droves.   One of three sacred mountains in Japan, thousands visit t..

Japan is one of the world’s most fascinating countries, where the contrast between its imperial history and its futuristic technological developments will simply blow your mind. From historic cities such as Kyoto and the serenity of its mountains and hot springs to the hustle and bustle of Tokyo and the country’s many unique quirks, going to Japan for the first time is an unbelievable experience...