Cycling in Japan is like a dream but preparing for a first longer cycle after staying at home can seem like a challenge. We asked the expert cyclist Shin, who cycled 19 000 km across Japan last year, for his favourite places to go for a spin and some advice for beginners.

When you want to enjoy the great outdoors but aren’t ready for fumbling with poles after dark or shivering in the rain, glamping is your best bet! Glamping is a form of luxurious camping (the name comes from a combination of ‘glamorous’ and ‘camping’ ) where your tent or pod is already set up for you but still gives you a taste of nature. Check out our favourite glamping destinations across Japan that are perfect for outdoor enthusiasts on a budget, families, and luxury seekers.

Giuliano has been living in Japan for the past 34 years and works as a local guide for City Unscripted! Read on to discover his favourite spots in Tokyo and budget travel advice.

Alastair's relationship with Japan started in 1998 when a stroke of luck brought him to Aichi prefecture to teach English. Upon returning from Japan he set up Inside Japan Tours with his university friend Simon. A passionate Bristolian, Alastair shared his favourite locations to visit and food he can never get enough of.

Japan is known for its technology and love for robots which assist people in different areas of life. Recently everyone’s attention has focused on rural Kochi prefecture, on Shikoku island, which is trying to revolutionise tourism with a shoulder-mounted robot called NIN_NIN.