When you visit Japan, you'll definitely want to try Japanese food and sake along with the culture. This journey embarks from western Japan, with Osaka, Kyoto, and Nagoya as key cities, and guiding travellers through renowned sake-producing regions. These aren't your average trains. With their di… Read More
Planning your next school holiday trip? It’s the perfect season for longer overseas travel—whether it’s with a multi-generational family or a group of family friends. Japan remains a top destination, but finding a spacious and comfortable hotel can be challenging, as many Japanese… Read More
Contents What Is Osaka JOINER? Tours Friendly Guides Reviews How to Book Location What Is Osaka JOINER? Osaka JOINER is a service offering tours that provide authentic local experiences, guided by friendly locals who introduce you to hidden gems. You can discover… Read More
In the centuries since its time as Japan’s ancient capital, Nara has continued thriving as a living museum of time-honoured Japanese culture, architecture, craftsmanship, and more. The pinnacle of this lies in its numerous World Heritage Sites, like Todaiji Temple, Kofuku… Read More
Japan has a wide range of hotel options, and the area and accommodation you choose can have a big impact on your travel experience. In this article, we’re taking a look at APARTMENT HOTEL MIMARU, which is an apartment hotel style chain boasting wide rooms equipped with kitchens suitable for … Read More
This campaign ended on July 31, 2024. Please see below for the User ID of each prize winner. Campaign Announcement We are pleased to announce that our campaign has successfully concluded as of July 31, 2024. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who part… Read More
This campaign ended on July 31, 2024. Please see below for the User ID of each prize winner. Grand Prize 144027 2nd Prize 145335 148803 143793 148894 143465 … Read More
Kyoto, a hub of culture, history, and the capital for more than 1,000 years, is what many imagine when picturing Japan. Even today, the streets of Kyoto abound with cultural treasures, ancient traditions, and time-honoured craftsmanship passed down the generations. … Read More
Harmony is heavily valued in Japanese society, with the tendency to emphasise groups over individuals. This is said to have emerged from Japanese geography, history and culture. Being isolated from other countries, Japan has yet to experience major racial or cultural invasion, making the country ho… Read More
We all know that Japan is very capable of going beyond our expectations of converting something into more unique and extraordinary. The Robot Restaurant, vending machines, digital art museums and Pachinko... and train rides! While Japan is famously known for its efficient and extensive railway netw… Read More
Where are you now? Majority of the answers now would be 'home.' Since social distancing started, home is literally the only place we know. Your day passes in the same rooms; and it doesn’t matter whether you are eating, studying, working or hanging out with your family members or friends online, it… Read More
Universal Studios Japan® in Osaka has gone beyond over the top for its fifteenth anniversary. Unveiling not only new Wand Magic area sand a stunning night show at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter™,it has also created the world's largest Minion Park.Visitors to Wand Magic at the Wizarding Wor… Read More
Sarah was inspired by the fact that Kyoto is a city where one can come in contact with and experience Japanese culture on a daily basis. Kyoto is introduced as a historical and traditional setting in most researching it. However, Sarah found that Kyoto is also quite an innovative, modern destina… Read More
Leah, her two children and partner visited Japan for the very first time over Easter break 2017. During their holiday they visited Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto. And in each city, they visited one theme park: Tokyo DisneySea, Universal Studios Japan and Toei Studio Park ‘Before heading to a travel dest… Read More
Essential highlights of Japan now and then The towering skyscrapers and ornate temple pagodas that symbolise Tokyo and Kyoto today are also an expression of the rich culture and history of Japan. Each city is a fascinating journey between modernity and tradition, and must be experienced on any tri… Read More
Maiko Maiko are the apprentice geisha of Kyoto, which remains a bastion of this antique entertainment culture in Japan today. Although they may come from any part of Japan to study the geisha arts, once they become maiko, all speak in the Kyoto dialect. Maiko live, study and work in the Gion… Read More
Day or night, the 'Kitchen of Japan' brims with traditional charm and modern edge Travelling through time in Osaka Read More
