Top 6 Winter Festivals

Jan. 20, 2021

Just like birds migrate to warmer areas in the south for the winter, major Japanese festivals shift to the north of the country! The most northern prefecture Hokkaido and the Tohoku area sport the best snow for skiing adventures which also creates an unforgettable backdrop for many winter festivals.Check out our list of top 6 festivals you can't miss on your next winter trip!

Postcards from Japan: Writing a Japan-inspired debut novel, Hiroshima's gems, and Japan's best spots for cat lovers, with Nick Bradley

Jan. 13, 2021

Ewelina Turek

Always wondering about the lives of his fellow commuters, Nick was inspired to write his debut novel by his daily train journey through Tokyo and his love for cats. Called 'The Cat and The City', it's a BBC 2 Book Club Pick, and is currently awaiting translations into nine languages! Nick shared with us which places he visitied while researching for his book and his favourite spot to revisit every time he comes to Japan! He has also achieved the Japanese dream - he has visited every single prefecture, and has some great recommendations for all you cat lovers out there.

New Year Celebrations Done the Japanese Way

Jan. 7, 2021

Ewelina Turek

On the 25th of December all thoughts about Christmas have been erased and the Christmas tree is packed away in preparation for the most important holiday! New year celebrations in Japan are THAT time of the year with incredible food, traditions, and meaningful ornaments. Take a peek into Japan's new year's and discover where lucky charms disappear each year...

#Japanuary: Start the year right with Japanese wellness hacks

Jan. 5, 2021

Ewelina Turek

Starting 2022 with a fresh mind, it’s time to take a look inside our 'tabigokoro' or ‘travel hearts’ and see what's been hiding there. Japan is about celebrating small experiences and little joys which turn your whole trip into lasting memories shared with your loved ones. This year we’re joining Japanuary, an initiative to celebrate different aspects of Japanese lifestyle that can help us make the year ahead a positive and energising one. Take a look at our list of experiences that will positively affect your wellbeing and let you hit that ‘refresh’ button in Japan!