We asked CJ Fentiman for a list of her favourite cat-themed locations that inspired her travel memoir 'The Cat with Three Passports'. Read on to find out what are the best spots to meet cute kitties, where you can sleep in cat-shaped cabins, and which bookshop has the largest collection of feline literature!

Tokyo-based Lia recently spent a couple of nights reacquainting herself with the city of Matsumoto, after a previous stopover over a decade ago! Sake tasting, 'the Crow Castle', and a candy-making workshop are only some of the things she got to enjoy during her stay. We asked Lia to share her favourite local experiences and create a mini guide for us.

Chris moved to Japan in search of a change from his life in the UK and Tokyo delivered with what he calls a “A Disney remake of Blade Runner”. Together with the fellow enterpreneur Greg Lane, he created the popular website Tokyo Cheapo with tips for tackling the bustling metropolis on a budget. We had a chat about the various projects he's involved with, how to be cheap and smart on a Japan holiday, and his favourite place to visit!

Emma Bassett grew up in Kent but she currently teaches environmental science in Japan while documenting her adventures in the country on her beautiful Instagram feed. Read on to find out about her favourite places to unwind on weekends and discover the dish she wasn't expecting to like but now she can't stop ordering at Japanese izakaya pubs!

Mario, Pikachu, and Godzilla have one thing in common, they are world-class celebrities that come from Japan! There are plenty of spots that will bring transport you straight into the world of your favourite characters. To make the choice a wee bit easier, we picked our top pop culture spots across the country!