Partners Information: Perhaps best known for its onsen, Oita Prefecture in the southern island of Kyushu is a great place to relax and recharge in beautiful surrounds.   

Partners information: Beyond the city limits of Kyoto is the scenic region of Miyama, home to traditional thatched-roof houses surrounded by mountains and townscapes reminiscent of a bygone era.

Partners Information: Kiyomizuyama was voted one of the 500 best walking paths in the entire country. When the leaves change colour in autumn, it's especially spectacular.

Missing Japan? Take a virtual tour of Japan through the 25th Japanese Film Festival in Australia.

Find out what festivals and events are typically held in October. This delightful month is filled with harvest festivals, autumnal hikes and art & culture.