Kat moved to Japan to join the JET Programme for which they were placed in southern Kyushu's Oita prefecture. Fastforward a few years and now Kat is a student, writer and an established drag performer in the bustling Tokyo! Read on to find out more about the best places to experience Japan's thriving LGBTQ culture, and discover Kat's advice for all queer visitors.

Neon lights and buzzy sidestreets make Japan pop after dark, but with so much variety of options, it can be difficult to choose for a first-time visitor. Read on to find out about Japan's prize winning nightlife and find your top picks!

Head south of Osaka to find the Kii Peninsula, Japan's spiritual corner covered by primeval forests and generously gifted with natural gems. We asked Alena Eckelmann from Kii Monogatari to take us on a journey through her local prefecture - Mie, and she went above and beyond to introduce us to her favourites. Read on to find out more about waterfall stays and a secluded onsen with an underground trolley train.

Jim and Fiona Banks are a British couple living with their two teenage daughters in the heart of Kyoto where they run private guesthouses, 'Kyoto Holiday Homes'. We talked about their favourite hidden gems around Kyoto and Japan's largest lake, Lake Biwa.

We talked to Alex Davies who has spent the past 5 years in Japan's historical capital working as the head distiller at the award-winning The Kyoto Distillery, the first craft gin distillery in Japan. Alex shared with us his favourite places for tasting Japanese alcohol and his tips on how to experience the other, less ventured, side of Kyoto.