

7 Japan Destinations that Should be on Your Radar in 2025
As we enter a new year, we invite you to embrace travel with mindfulness and intentionality. From new cultural landmarks to serene retreats, here’s your guide to exploring Japan more deeply in 2025.

How I Escape the Tokyo Heat Each Summer (And How You Can Too)
Summer in Japan is the perfect time to climb the majestic Mt Fuji, take a trip to the tropical islands of Okinawa, or embark on a pilgrimage along one of Japan’s spiritual hiking trails.

How to Beat the Crowds in Japan (Without the Early Wake-up Call)
Picture this: You arrive in Japan for your long-awaited trip. You’ve spent weeks noting down the most famous shrines and temples. Only it turns out everyone else had the same idea...

The Ultimate Two-Week Japan Itinerary for Experts
Over two weeks, we’ll get lost in Shiretoko National Park, witness Aomori’s incredible Nebuta Matsuri, climb the Kumano Kodo Daimon-zaka.

6 Under-the-Radar Destinations for Your Next Japan Itinerary
From hiking Japan’s greatest ancient pilgrimage trail to getting lost in centuries-old forests and visiting cultural centres filled with art, here are 6 under-the-radar destinations waiting to be explored.

The Best Times to Visit Japan: A Month by Month Guide
From paradise-style beaches and untouched countryside to spiritual pilgrimages and dramatic volcanic landscapes, Japan has a lot to offer. Here are the best prefectures and months to experience it all.

Hoshinoya Taketomi Island: A Timeless Subtropical Escape
Nowhere is the timelessness of Ryukyu culture more beautifully preserved than the hidden village of Hoshinoya Taketomi Island.

Subtropical Adventure: Your Alternative Guide to Okinawa
Explore remote islands only accessible via water buffalo, hike deep into Natural Heritage-protected rainforest, and snorkel amongst coral-fringed shorelines on this rare island adventure.

A Subtropical Escape: Strata Naha, Okinawa
Subtropical islands, palm trees and crystal clear waters are not what immediately spring to mind when you think of Japan.
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