Partners Information: Ukiha Inari Shrine offers stunning views from its mountaintop location, and the vermillion torii gates lining the pathway up to the shrine make for a striking contrast against the verdant surrounds.  

Partners Information: Animated movies by the director Hayao Miyazaki are classics that are popular not just in Japan, but all around the world. This article introduces places in Japan that closely resemble scenes in five of his most famous animated movies.

The annual Japanese Film Festival is back with a new offering for 2020 – free online streaming of over 25 films from 4-13 December. Read on to find out our top picks for exploring the other side of Japan. 

Partners Information: The setting of the animated film A Whisker Away is based on the charming city of Tokoname in Aichi Prefecture. Fans will enjoy discovering the many locations that feature in the film, but the city is also popular with pottery enthusiasts and those seeking the atmosphere of old Japan.