Kiwi and Bear, known as OshareJapan on their social media, are a British-Japanese couple that did what many of us are secretly dreaming of - quit their day jobs and went on the road in a freshly converted campervan! Read on to find out about their campervan ups and downs, and some gems you should consider adding to your future itinerary.

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!

With a large ski area, excellent transport links and foreigner friendly infrastructure, the Japanese ski resort of Niseko finds itself at the forefront of winter sports in Hokkaido. Duncan Manser from Japan Ski Experience shared his favourite spots for skiiers of all levels and must-visit après-ski locations!

Victor's first visit to Japan made him fall in love with the countryside and culture so his move to Japan three years later didn't come as a surprise. He doesn't shy away from adventure: last year Victor walked the 319 miles long Tokaido road historically the main walking trail connecting Edo (Tokyo) and Kyoto! We had a quick chat about this impressive feat, his passion for climbing Mt. Fuji, and street photography.

On your way up into Hokkaido from Tokyo by bullet train, you'll stumble across this unassuming port town with oodles of history and culture on offer. A star-shaped fortress, squid fishing, a Michelin-starred night view, onsen monkeys and fantastic food - all this and more is on offer in Hakodate.