Japan If you are planning a trip to Northern Japan, taking the Resort Shirakami along the coastal Gonō Line is likely high on your list. The train runs between Akita and Hirosaki/Aomori, offering striking views of the Sea of Japan on one side and the Shirakami-Sanchi mountains on the other. To make the most of this […]
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Japan If you have ever watched videos of white-gloved station staff gently shoving passengers into impossibly packed train carriages, you already know that Japan’s rush hour is legendary. While it is a fascinating spectacle of urban efficiency, actually being trapped inside one of those carriages with a large holiday suitcase is a first-time visitor’s absolute nightmare. […]
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Japan So, you have sorted out your flights, and now comes the truly thrilling part: deciding exactly how to spend your precious time on the ground. If you are travelling to Japan for the first time and want to experience the flawless contrast between ultra-modern neon skyscrapers and ancient, serene cultural heritage, the classic “Golden Route” […]
Japan Planning your first adventure to Japan is incredibly exciting, but the moment you sit down to book your flights, reality hits. Should you fly into Tokyo or Osaka? What on earth is a multi-city open-jaw ticket, and is it worth the extra cash? And when booking a flight to Tokyo, why does the search engine […]
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