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Lying within close proximity of each other, Kyoto and Nara both served as the seats of power for the majority of Japan's history. While the name and imagery of Kyoto will be immediately familiar ...

As Japan’s third largest city it’s something of an understatement to say that Osaka is big. Huge would be a better description – huge, exciting and confusing. Much like visiting Tokyo, getting th...

Japan's former capital and most historic city attracts visitors from all over the world. Home to many of the country's most important temples and shrines, Kyoto is blessed with some truly beautif...

Sitting at the southern end of Niigata Prefecture, Myoko Kogen is not actually within Nagano however given its closer proximity to many Nagano ski resorts – rather than the other resorts of Niiga...

Lying across the valley from the more famous Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort, Madarao somewhat lies in the shadow of its better known and larger neighbour. But for those that make it there, Madarao offe...

Located around 50km to the north-east of Nagano City, Nozawa Onsen is one of the most popular ski resorts in Central Japan. Boasting a long history as a hot spring town and place of healing, the ...

Located around 45km from central Nagano City, Shiga Kogen is Japan’s largest and highest ski resort, boasting an unmatched expanse of interconnected terrain and Nagano’s longest ski season. Compr...

To say that Tokyo is a big city is something of an understatement and does not do the huge and sprawling city justice. As Japan’s capital city Tokyo will feature on almost every itinerary for fir...

One of the world's truly great food cities, Tokyo offers visitors astounding dining. From Michelin-starred restaurants that a near impossible to get into to chaotic and smoky eateries tucked unde...