There are many advantages to visiting Japan during the summer season. With discounted airfares, fewer international tourists, delicious seasonal dishes and a wide array of summer festivals on... Continue Reading
Fiery lights blaze. Henchmen are fought back in acrobatic, ninja-like swordplay. At the end, a hero, Sarutobi Sasuke, stands tall. But just as all appears right in the world, his nemesis, Hattori... Continue Reading
Thanks to an impressive amount of snowfall, a wide range of resorts and facilities, quality powder snow, and rich cultural tradition, Japan has become one of the hottest skiing destinations in... Continue Reading
Whether it’s outdoors, indoors, in a public house or at a private resort, few rituals are more observed in Japanese culture than bathing in hot springs, or ‘onsen’. When I think... Continue Reading
Anyone who’s ever travelled around Japan - or even just Tokyo - by train will attest to its amazing rail network. In fact, it wouldn’t be a stretch to say it’s the world’s... Continue Reading
“Thumbs up,” urges Noh theatre actor Yoko Layer, directing me to mimic her double thumbs up pose. I follow her through a series of actions that transforms her tall, lean body into one... Continue Reading
