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How to plan a trip to Japan

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If you’re preparing for a trip to Japan for the first time, you may have already decided which cities you’d like to visit, started looking into the climate to see what clothes you need to… 

Top 3 things to eat in Tokyo, Japan

Japan is known for its delicious food, and the top three dishes (sushi, ramen and pancakes) can be found throughout Tokyo. Check out our top things to eat in Tokyo, Japan.

The Ultimate Tokyo City Guide

Tokyo is one of the biggest, safest and most culturally diverse cities on the planet. Find out what to do and where to stay in Japan’s capital city in our Tokyo city guide.

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What to do in Tokyo

Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is one of the world’s most populous metropolitan cities and has been ranked as the 11th most expensive city in the world for expatriates. Formerly known as Edo, Tokyo is… 

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A guide to 2017 Asia-Pacific festivals

From fun-filled water fights to sparkling headdresses and nature’s finest displays of beauty, the Asia-Pacific region hits the festival circuit running in 2017. Better yet, festivals give you the perfect excuse to travel and experience… 

Bullet trains and cherry blossoms: the Japan podcast

Japan is a country of contrasts, which has a lot more to offer the independent traveller than just geishas and sushi. In this episode, we talk to Andres Zuleta of Boutique Japan Travel about what to do in the land of the rising sun.

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Asia travel ideas and resources

When you’re staring at a map of Asia, it can be hard to decide where you’re going to go and what you’re going to do. Here’s some Asia travel ideas and resources to help you get past the map and onto the plane.

Cabbage pizza or "Osaka soul food" in Japan

Things do in Osaka, Japan

Osaka is an incredible city, full of quirks and culture. It’s a great place to base yourself during your time in Japan, due to its proximity to other cities as well as for what it has to offer for itself.

A travel guide to Osaka, Japan

Japan has seen visitor numbers plummet after the recent earthquake and tsunami. It shouldn’t have, because there are many awesome areas in the country that are perfectly safe to visit, such as Osaka.