On your next trip to Takayama, why not try the Higashiyama Walk? It is a 3.5km walking course from the Higashiyama Temple Area to Shiroyama Park. You can reach the start of the walk from JR Takayama Station in 15 minutes.

Partners Information: Kameido Tenjin Shrine in eastern Tokyo will once again hold its annual Chrysanthemum Festival.Sugawara no Michizane, deified as Tenjin, the god of learning, is enshrined at Kameido Tenjin Shrine. Many students visit the shrine to ask for good fortune and academic success before their exams.

In the centre of Hokkaido, the Furano-Biei region is known for its otherworldly rural landscapes, fascinating culture and peaceful atmosphere.Be lured by majestic mountains and gorgeous flower fields, and charmed by the villages and the warm hearted people within.

‘Kawaii’ means ‘cute’ in Japanese, and represents a cultural phenomenon in Japan. The culture of cuteness is unmistakable, characterised by big-eyed faces, child-like colours and adorable depictions of just about everything. Kawaii can be found in every corner of Japan, and is expressed through fashion, shops and of course, food!