Travelling around Japan, you feel constantly surrounded by something, whether it be celebrations like the cherry blossom festival or riotous Awa Odori dance festival. But where these much- documented festivals suggest a one-dimensional view of the country – all ritual and formality – there are a large number of festivals that remain hidden from the … Read more
A New Era of Travel Access for All Travel is in a golden age like never before. Nowhere is this truer than in Japan, whose transformation into one of the world’s most accessible travel destinations held promise and joy for everyone. In this blog, I’ll show how the concept of accessible travel has evolved to … Read more
One of them is the emerald thread of Japanese fashion, which over the past five decades has woven the country’s culture into the fabric of global style. Like the country itself, Japanese fashion is about more than just turning heads; it’s about showing and telling. What’s behind these designs is just as important as what … Read more
Land of the past and the future, the old and the new, that mythic Japan, is a country where an incredible array of festivals astound, delight, and enchant the Japanese and travellers alike, where culture seemingly finds no boundary between the past and the future. A cultural festival in Japan is not a one-off event: … Read more
Picture stepping into a small shop in Tokyo, where shelves are filled with adorable usingful washi tapes (decorative sticky tapes), sleek notebooks, and beautiful stationery. This is the world of Japanese stationery. How can art and culture be married in something as humble as writing tools? And why are Japanese stationery goods so successful? In … Read more
Imagine a hotel that welcomes you at check-in with a big dinosaur smile, an invisible hand maneuvering your navigation at an airport, or a robot serving your dinner with innovative ingredients and presentation – travel in Japan of the future has started to tell the stories of AI and robotics. This blog will lead you … Read more
Have You Ever Tasted Spring in a Bite? Kit Kat as a how could a mere snack become a reflection of a season? Welcome to the world of Japan’s micro-seasonal Kit Kats. In this blog post, we will first unpack how this strange phenomenon came to be, followed by a discussion of its impact on … Read more
When the temperatures start winter and the cold weather ways to stay warm and comfortable is top of every necessity list. The solution for many is to find something warm and cosy to snuggle up in. Thankfully, wearable kotatsu fashion has emerged to provide warmth and comfort in a modern and stylish way. Whether it’s … Read more
Picture a nation that is known for being the workaholic capital of the world, where the word ‘salaryman’ conjures up images of men and women working long hours, for decades, often at the expense of any personal life. Welcome to Japan, where a cultural and legislative revolution is reshaping the country’s approach to work-life balance. … Read more
Introduction to the Tiny Living Phenomenon In Tokyo, a city known for its fast pace and abundant life, there’s a new trend in town: micro apartments.Over the past few years, convenience stores, grocery stores, and flea markets have sprouted up in formerly unused and vacant spaces. These novel designs are making limited square footage work … Read more