When Chris noticed that there was a need for more information in English on how to visit theme parks in Japan, he decided to do something about it! What was at first a personal blog grew into TDRExplorer, the go-to resource for theme park fans made by theme park fans! We talk to Chris about the humble beginnings of TDRExplorer, popcorn and top tips and tricks from a Japan theme-park veteran!

When it comes to planning the ultimate Japan ski holiday, Japan Ski Experience has got your back! We talk to Ben Thorpe, the director of JSE, stretching back to his time on the JET Programme in rural Niigata; how it led him to co-find JSE, as well as making the best out of your Hokkaido winter getaway from a now-local Niseko expert.

NHK World travel reporter by day; quirky, bilingual vlogger 'KemushiChan' by night, Loretta Scott has made a living in Japan travelling around the country and documenting her experiences. We talk to Loretta about initial culture shocks, her top travel recommendations and where she’s hoping to visit next.
 

Japan is back open for travel in 2023! We're giving away 2 x free return flights to Japan on our Facebook, MUJI suitcases on our Instagram and Japan fan book sets worth over £100 in our March newsletter. Find out how to enter here and best of luck!

After almost two and a half years, Japan will be opening up its borders to visa-free international travel on the 11th October 2022. A lot has happened over the last few years in Japan - we take a general look at some of the upgrades, updates and travel news, as the promised date fast approaches.