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Planning a Trip to Japan?

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Postcards from Japan: Unlocking the world of kimono, with Stasia Matsumoto from InKimono

July 29, 2021

Ewelina Turek

Stasia Matsumoto moved to Japan after finishing university and fell in love with the world of kimono at her local kimono school. Nine years later she is a certified kimono stylist, teacher and consultant, and runs her own kimono business ‘InKimono’ in the famous Asakusa district! Read on to find out about her journey with traditional Japanese clothing, her favourite kimono, and the best places to learn more about kimono and Japan's remarkable craftsmanship.

Postcards from Japan: Performing in Tokyo's budding drag scene and LGBTQ travel tips, with Kat Joplin

June 5, 2021

Ewelina Turek

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.

Japan's Unconventional Museums

May 18, 2021

Ewelina Turek

Museums in Japan are anything but usual: where else would you find one entirely devoted to everything bathroom like the TOTO Museum on Kyushu? Japan has plenty of show stopping options and we’ve collected a list of some favourites located in various places across the country.

Oscar-worthy Sights: 'Departures' film locations

March 22, 2021

Ewelina Turek

While travel is confined to our armchairs and the silver screen, we have taken on a mission to introduce you to our favourite locations from the internationally acclaimed movie 'Departures'! If you need a refresher or haven't had a chance to become a fan, we have your back with a special BFI Player deal in stock! Read on to find out more.

Saitama: 4 of the coolest new reasons to visit Japan's 'uncoolest' place

Feb. 5, 2021

Ewelina Turek

Saitama is a prefecture just next to Tokyo famous for its tongue-in-cheek nickname 'Dasai-tama', a wordplay on the prefecture’s name and the Japanese word ‘dasai’ meaning uncool. But never underestimate an underdog! Saitama is rising up the ranks with many note-worthy openings and places you can't miss. Now that a new sait-amazing era is about to begin, take a dive into the area's top picks: Moomins, art exhibitions, theme parks - you name it! All of the places can be visited either on a fun daytrip to escape from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo or as an overnight stay to fully immerse yourself and discover the cool in Japan’s 'uncoolest' prefecture!

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Planning a Trip to Japan?

Postcards from Japan: Unlocking the world of kimono, with Stasia Matsumoto from InKimono

Postcards from Japan: Performing in Tokyo's budding drag scene and LGBTQ travel tips, with Kat Joplin

Japan's Unconventional Museums

Oscar-worthy Sights: 'Departures' film locations

Saitama: 4 of the coolest new reasons to visit Japan's 'uncoolest' place

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