Partners Information: Kintetsu Railway has announced the debut of a new sightseeing train connecting Osaka, Nara and Kyoto. The service launches on 29 April 2022.

Brisbane-based tour operator InsideJapan Tours are bringing Japan to you, live in the comfort of your own home. 

Find out what festivals and events are typically held in November. The last month of autumn sees many parts of the country covered in colourful leaves, and is also filled with many festivals celebrating traditional dance and culture. 

Partners information: This inspiring story from Toyooka City shows how the efforts of one community brought a species back from extinction, and how continued sustainable practices help the locals to continue to coexist peacefully with nature. 

Partners Information: Hirosaki Castle and Hirosaki Park host festivals all year round and autumn is no exception. Seeing the coloured leaves lit up at night is also a beautiful and unique experience.