Win an inspiring “DEN – The Evolving Tokyo-Japanese Cuisine� cookbook by chef Zaiyu Hasegawa from Michelin-two-star Den in Tokyo. Last summer we had an opportunity to visit one of the restaurants with most sought-after reservations in... -

Since Japan?s successful bid in 2013 to host the 2020 Summer Olympics, travel to Japan has ramped up ? big time. Even before that, however, Japan was fast becoming an attractive travel destination. It?s no surprise to anyone who?s been here. The... -

Since Japan?s successful bid in 2013 to host the 2020 Olympics, travel to Japan has ramped up ? big time. Even before that, however, Japan was fast becoming an attractive travel destination. It?s no surprise to anyone who?s been here. The gorgeous... -

If you?ve ever thought about visiting Japan, you?re probably familiar with the advice that you should ?go for cherry blossom season.? The annual blooming of sakura (cherry tree flowers) and accompanying nationwide conviviality of hanami (cherry... -

Autumn is a wonderful time to be in Japan. In my book, fall in Japan outshines spring (and cherry blossom season) for its many delights. For one, the falling temperatures signal the return of comforting fall flavours. Think chestnuts and freshly... -

Brilliant maple leaves on a blanket of moss, the murmur of a babbling brook, the moon and mountains as seen in an exactingly raked bed of white gravel. At their best, Japanese gardens are places of contemplation, an escape from the frenzy... -

For most travelers visiting Japan, a high-end sushi meal is on their culinary bucket list. It?s no surprise?eating sushi in Japan is on an entirely different level from anywhere else! The cult documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi made the rarefied... -

Japan?s railway system, including its world-renowned shinkansen (bullet train), is famously clean, safe, modern, and efficient. But to a first-time visitor, getting around Japan can also seem a bit confusing ? especially at first. Don?t worry if... -

Japanese whisky (it’s spelled whisky, not whiskey, in Japan) no longer needs an introduction. While Japan was traditionally best known for its sake and shochu, in the present day it also has a killer whisky industry that’s lauded by spirit... -

In today?s Japan Travel Q&A we answer a question about shochu from Annika in Sweden: “Is shochu Japanese vodka"? Don’t feel like watching a video" Read below for today’s answer! ? Great question, Annika! To help give us a shochu... -

You could spend a lifetime getting to know a megalopolis like Tokyo, and there are so many things you could do when you?re on holiday here. But you might like to try starting with this list. 1. Visit a Depachika A matcha eclair found at Patisserie... -