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The Shinkansen received its colloquial name of “bullet train” in its early years, due to its bullet shaped front. Modern designs all have dropped this, the question is why?

As the snow melts, the white expanses begin to reveal a gentler view. In the Biei-Furano area, that means flowers–and plenty of them. Everywhere you look, lavender, poppies, lilies and sunflowers are in bloom.

Fireworks are more than a spectacular light show in Japan. The art of Hanabi dates back centuries and today, firework festivals are a major attraction.

Hiroshima offers excellent value for any JR Pass user, here are our tips to maximise the usage of your pass while staying in Hiroshima.

While hanami, or ‘flower gazing’, typically refers to Japan’s famous cherry blossoms, the country has much more to offer flower lovers all year round.

Read on for some of the best spots to try for that perfect photo or time lapse video of Tokyo’s most exciting intersection!

Sit in comfort and enjoy travel along the Sanriku coastline with plenty of beautiful views along the way.

So, you’re in Japan and you’re hoping to be able to get from point A to point B without --as I say ---getting spectacularly lost.

The Koshino Shu*Kura is a special train operated by JR East that travels around Niigata prefecture, famous for local Sake. The reason to ride this train is for pure enjoyment and, of course, Sake tasting.

Follow in the footsteps of Edo period travellers by walking the beautiful and historic Nakasendo Trail between Tokyo and Kyoto.