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Tokyo's craft beer scene has been building for decades, and it has now reached the point where you really do not need to stick to the big commercial names anymore. The city is full of independent...
Knowing where to buy whisky in Tokyo is half the battle even if you already know what you are looking for. Tokyo will do what it always does: overwhelm you with options and make you feel like...
If you’re based abroad and planning a media shoot in Japan, you may already be considering hiring a Japan media fixer. They are a person or team already established in Japan, with experience in...
Travelling to Japan during Golden Week gets bad press. Yes, the crowds are real, the sold-out trains are real, and the queues snaking outside Kyoto's most popular temples are very real. But the...
If you've shopped tax-free in Japan before, you'll know the old system was straightforward: flash your passport at the register, the 10% consumption tax was knocked off your bill on the spot, and...
Japan is an excellent MICE destination for many reasons. With its historical and cultural impact, the nation is suited for varied itineraries that suit a range of professional goals and industries,...
Every year, for roughly ten days between late April and early May, Japan collectively exhales and goes on holiday. All at once. Around 40 million people take to the roads, railways, airports, and...
It’s no secret that Japan is known for their skincare. With beauty secrets stemming from the geisha, and some of the world’s most innovative and science-backed cosmetic technology, it’s a wonderland...
Osaka is famous for being a place where the food is so good that you end up spending all your money hopping from takoyaki stands to kushikatsu restaurants. Luckily, you do not need a big budget to...
It is no secret that Japan is a country filled with sweeping beauty, immersive cultural experiences, and stunning architecture that spans both preserved ancient structures and ultra-modern building...
The first thing you will notice when you arrive in Beppu is the steam. It drifts out of the drains, rises from behind houses, and hangs over the city like a low cloud. This is because the city sits...
Most people heading to Kyushu tend to stick to the bright lights of Fukuoka or the hot springs of Beppu. However, you should head further south to Kumamoto if you want to see a mix of massive-scale...
Curating a professional-focused Japan itinerary can be challenging, not because it is difficult to find experiences suited to the trip, but due to the huge array of opportunities on offer. As a...
When planning a Japan itinerary, travellers often struggle to fit everything in. Very often, people treat Osaka as a quick afterthought between Tokyo and Kyoto. But here is the truth: the city...
Fukuoka is easily one of the most underrated stops on a Japan trip. While everyone else is fighting the crowds in Kyoto or Tokyo, you should be heading south to the sunnier, friendlier capital of...