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Dermot Killoran
Jan 202 min read
Sky-top views of Osaka from Abeno Harukas
Awe-inspiring sights await at this observatory in the heart of Japan's third-largest city
Christopher Lawson
Oct 18, 20231 min read
Vibrant colors, flying high
Hot air balloons brighten the sky, day and night, at the International Balloon Fiesta in Saga Prefecture.
Dermot Killoran
Oct 14, 20232 min read
Kyoto's Sanjusangen-do Temple
A Kyoto temple renowned for 1,001 Buddhist statues and a history of archery
Kathryn Wortley
Feb 15, 20233 min read
Top Spots in Kagoshima Prefecture in 2023
Kagoshima is the 10th largest prefecture in Japan, comprising two vast peninsulas on the southern tip of Kyushu and a chain of...
Kathryn Wortley
Feb 14, 20234 min read
5 Things to Do in Minami-shimabara
Although a city, Minami-shimabara is more like a grouping of sleepy coastal towns and villages, having been formed in 2006 by the merging...
Dermot Killoran
Jan 5, 20223 min read
Byodoin Temple: Phoenix and Pure Land
This Kyoto temple is—literally—on the money!
Louise Lawson
Oct 22, 20212 min read
Himeji’s Hilltop Castle
This extensive and imposing structure, dating from 1609, is sure to impress.
Christopher Lawson
Oct 8, 20212 min read
Beppu: Onsen Lovers' Paradise
Take a dip in one of the most renowned hot spring resorts in Japan.
Christopher Lawson
Sep 21, 20212 min read
Imperial Palace
Take a tour or explore the leafy gardens for a taste of historic Tokyo.
Frank Keenan
Sep 21, 20212 min read
Senso-ji Temple
A "thunder gate," pagoda and bustling street created for pilgrims evoke images of ancient Tokyo.
Kathryn Wortley
Sep 20, 20213 min read
Ryogoku Sumo Town
Explore the history of Japan’s national sport, watch a sumo bout and try wrestlers’ favourite meal.
Christopher Lawson
Sep 20, 20212 min read
Golden Gai
Drink in tiny bars that retain their 1950s Tokyo atmosphere.
Kathryn Wortley
Sep 20, 20212 min read
Hama-rikyu Gardens
Visit a beautiful landscaped oasis in central Tokyo dating from 1654.
Louise Lawson
Sep 18, 20212 min read
Tokyo Skytree
The world’s tallest freestanding broadcasting tower offers breath-taking views, shopping, dining and more.
Frank Keenan
Sep 17, 20212 min read
Winter in Yubari
Enjoy snow sports, brilliant white scenes and making your own snowboard.
Christopher Lawson
Sep 5, 20212 min read
Sapporo Snow Festival
Hokkaido’s capital becomes a frosty wonderland during this five-day family event.
Louise Lawson
Sep 5, 20213 min read
The Art Island of Inujima
The beautiful isle of Inujima is just a 10-minute boat ride off the coast of Okayama Prefecture, yet a world away from mainland Japan.
Christopher Lawson
Sep 4, 20213 min read
Hiroshima’s Memorials to Peace
Attractions in the city remind the world to avoid the horror of nuclear weapons and to advocate world peace.
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