We like to see Australians enjoying all that Japan has to offer. We're passionate about supporting exchange with Japan not only through travel, but also by welcoming Japanese culture into our lifestyles at here at home in Australia, which is what G'Day Japan! is all about.
For Australians looking to experience a deeper, more authentic side of Japan, the Aizu Festival in Fukushima Prefecture offers something truly unforgettable — a chance to step directly into the world of the samurai. Held each September in the historic city of Aizu… Read More
For first-time visitors to Japan, deciding where to stay can make or break the entire trip. Osaka alone is home to more than 1,500 hotels and ryokan inns as of 2024, with around 85% of visitors staying within the city area. With so many options available, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed a… Read More
Contents An Overview of the MotoGP™ Grand Prix of Japan What Makes the MotoGP™ Grand Prix of Japan So Special Why You Should Experience the MotoGP™ Grand Prix of Japan Premium Access Upgrades and Tour Packages Beyond the Race: Explore Northern Kanto Easy Access for Internation… Read More
Contents Easy transport tips for first-time visitors to Japan How Japan’s railway ticket gates work Main payment methods Why contactless credit card payment is recommended Kintetsu Railway: Convenient for travelling between Osaka, Kyoto and Nara How to use Tap to Ride … Read More
Fukushima Prefecture is inviting travellers to experience its culture, landscapes and regional traditions through the Fukushima Destination Campaign (DC) — a large-scale tourism initiative that highlights the region’s diverse attractions. The campaign is a collaborative effort between local govern… Read More
Ski Shop Vail opened in June, 2012, and has already established itself within Kanda-ogawa as a major player. The store belongs to a family of specialty stores that have been in the area for over 50 years: Ski Shop Vail has lived up to their standards wit… Read More
Take your next holiday to the slopes at the North Country Inn! Located in Furano, this resort offers the best mix of affordable Western and Japanese style accommodation, as well as the perfect powder snow. The Nord Restaurant and Bar located within the i… Read More
Furano Snow Tours is a local Japanese Guiding company offering off-piste and back country tours in Central Hokkaido. If you are going to Hokkaido for its powder snow and you want to make sure you get to the best spots on the right days, then join them for an off-piste adv… Read More
NATURAL BOWL Hakuba Cortina Snow Resort enjoys the Hakuba Valley’s heaviest powder dumps, and impressive mountain views from its hot spring baths. A gigantic natural bowl lined with tree runs, the resort has a designated off-piste area that makes it a powder heaven. Family friendly slope-f… Read More
POWDER AT THE FRONT DOOR Tsugaike Kogen transforms from a highland oasis of colour in the off-season to a powder paradise in winter. One of the Hakuba Valley’s biggest resorts, the ten courses within its 196 hectares are connected by 20 lifts, and there is a good variety … Read More
PANORAMIC PLEASURE Enjoying a 360° panorama of the Northern Alps and Hakuba Basin, Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field has 26 courses down the 1,289-metre Mount Iwatake. Mountainside, the beginners’ area around the summit, is the place for mellow cruising with amazing scenery. The Hillside area foll… Read More
POWDER PIONEER Hakuba Happo-one is one of the Hakuba Valley’s pioneering ski resorts, with roots stretching back to the 1920s. Today it remains at the forefront of the development of snow sports in Japan, and with more than twelve metres of excellent quality powder a seas… Read More
