Uji is a traditional town close to Kyoto that's famous for its superior quality green tea. Sipping on a fragrant cup of tea here is an occasion not to be missed.
The Kyoto International Manga Museum was opened in November 2006, consisting of three floors and a basement, with almost all of its walls lined with shelves of manga.
When discussing Japanese alcohol, most people talk about sake. But Japan boasts a wide variety of delicious drinks beyond sake, many of them locally prepared.
Hosted by Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO), five professional conference organizers (PCOs) recently experienced Japan on a six-day familiarization (fam) trip.
On March 26, 2016, the Hokkaido shinkansen which will connect Shin-Hakodate Hokuto in Hokkaido with Shin-Aomori via the Seikan Tunnel is scheduled to commence operations.
There aren’t many travelers who can say they have joined a private tea ceremony within the grounds of an exclusive temple. Korin-in Temple was founded in 1613 and its garden was believed to have been designed by the master craftsman, Kentei.
The Kanazawa Crafts Tour has been devised to allow travelers to try their hands at two of the regions fascinating traditional arts & crafts that have given Kanazawa its creative reputation around the world.
Explore Central Japan in style with the freedom to stop when and where you please. Traveling on a motorbike opens a world of possibilities – whether exploring the country independently or in a group.
Easily accessible from Tokyo, Hakuba offers those in search of deep snow and challenging ski runs the perfect resort to test their abilities while soaking up a spectacular atmosphere.