Japan is well known among Australians for its cold climes and snowy mountainous landscapes, making it a top destination for winter activities like skiing, snowboarding or even basking in the warm waters of a hot outdoor onsen. But did you know Japan is also home to an idyllic tropical island paradise only a short flight south of Tokyo?

Many destinations only attract seasonal travellers, but Japan offers an array of adventures across the country at any time of the year.

To help restart your Japan travel planning, here’s a roundup of some of Japan’s latest hotels, cultural experiences, foodie news, and the latest in art, fashion and fun.

When travellers think of a trip to Japan, images of icy winter ski slopes and springtime cherry blossom-lined streets are often the first things that come to mind. However, travelling in Japan’s summer season opens a plethora of travel opportunities – many of them hidden in parts of Japan you might not have heard of.

Japan isn’t always the first place people think of for a family holiday – perhaps considered more suited to singles and couples – but that's probably because a few myths are getting in the way.