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Planning a Trip to Japan?

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Kotatsu - The Japanese Invention The World Hasn't Cottoned Onto Yet

Oct. 3, 2020

Matthew Joslin

Not many people have heard of it but it will almost definitely have you saying: "why haven't we thought of that?!". This life-saver is a seasonal highlight and the secret to not just surviving but thriving during Japan's colder months. They're hitting the headlines as they take work from home by storm, but they're found in all sorts of settings. How can you cash in on this unsung cultural hero during your next Japan trip?

Postcards from Japan: Life in Tohoku, Youtube stardom and taking lockdown one day at a time with Chris Broad // Abroad in Japan

Sept. 24, 2020

Matthew Joslin

Like many people, Chris Broad's reason for coming to Japan from the UK was to each English and, like many people, he was placed in a very rural area of Japan. What started as a standard placement developed into a deep love for Japan, which in turn led Chris to start the Abroad in Japan Youtube channel, with its 1.85million subscribers.

We asked Chris about his journey to Youtube stardom and his tips on how to make the most of a Japan trip.

Postcards from Japan: Sun-splashed Kagoshima, working for the Shimadzu clan and how to find silver linings with Alex Bradshaw

Sept. 9, 2020

Matthew Joslin

When it comes to culturally rich destinations with a wealth of scenic vistas and sun-splashed landscapes, Kagoshima maybe takes the cake. It's also home to one of the most interesting Japanese stately homes and gardens, Sengan-en, which still remains in the hands of its original owners - the Shimadzu clan. Alex Bradshaw has spent well over a decade working closely with them and has built a life in Kagoshima, far far away from the Yorkshire hills of Sheffield, where he was born. He shares his top tips and thoughts on why the area is so special.

Keeping Trains Spotless: A Day in the life of a Japan Rail East Cleaning Team

Sept. 8, 2020

Matthew Joslin

Japanese trains have a reputation for being clean and efficient. We spoke to Miyanaga-san, who helps look after the cleaning teams about the work that goes into keeping the trains on-time and shiny, and how they have been upping their game.

The New Normal? More like The Old Normal!

Sept. 8, 2020

Matthew Joslin

As many of us will be painfully aware, Japan is currently closed to international travel, but it has otherwise managed to escape the 14day quarantine list that we’ve been hearing so much about of late. One of the biggest changes has been new formalised guidelines for people travelling within Japan. A lot of these will sound familiar know to us, but, what is interesting, is how much of what is the 'new normal' for us here, is in fact the 'old normal' for Japan! Why is that?

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Planning a Trip to Japan?

Kotatsu - The Japanese Invention The World Hasn't Cottoned Onto Yet

Postcards from Japan: Life in Tohoku, Youtube stardom and taking lockdown one day at a time with Chris Broad // Abroad in Japan

Postcards from Japan: Sun-splashed Kagoshima, working for the Shimadzu clan and how to find silver linings with Alex Bradshaw

Keeping Trains Spotless: A Day in the life of a Japan Rail East Cleaning Team

The New Normal? More like The Old Normal!

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