Blog posts

Experience Showa Day, the annual day on April 29 that honours the birthday of Emperor Shōwa (Hirohito) in Tokyo.

The Imperial Palace and Garden is in the centre of Tokyo. Find out how to visit, what to do, admission and other tips for visiting.

They say timing is everything in life and that’s certainly true when it comes to planning your dream holiday to Japan. Discover the best time to visit. 

With a visit to Ashikaga Flower Park you can see some incredible flower displays including a world-class wisteria season.

Bright, colourful and stunning, the Flower Park at lake Yamanaka is one of the most beautiful and lovely places to view Fuji-san from.

Furano is a famous winter ski resort, but thanks to its flowers and lavender fields, it is a beautiful and lively destination all year round.

Japan’s Harvest Moon Festival, Tsukimi, is held every autumn across the country and dates back more than 1,000 years.

With its unbeatable views of iconic Mt. Fuji, its beautiful and distinctive traditional architecture, and its incredible location, nestled amongst cherry blossoms and trees in Fuji Five Lakes, Chureito Pagoda has it all.

One of the fun festivals found right around Japan is the ancient Tanabata Festival, often referred to as the Star Festival.

Lighting up the city of Kyoto each July is Gion Matsuri, one of the most famous festivals in Japan and Seeing the Gion Festival is a great experience for visitors to Kyoto.