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Country Guides to Japan

Below we have collected the best advice from our specialists.

Four Seasons of Japan

Truly a land of contrasts, Japan's seasons are no different. Discover some of the highlights on offer throughout the year from the delights of the cherry blossom in spring to snow festivals in the winter.

Gardens of Japan

To visit a garden in Japan is to take a step away from reality. Many of the gardens are calm oases in the centre of busy cities and they offer visitors an opportunity to relax and forget.

Japanese Cuisine

With Michelin star restaurants, unbeatably fresh and locally sourced ingredients and an emphasis on seasonality of food, Japan is now widely considered the new food capital of the world.

Stay in a Ryokan

A stay in a ryokan, or traditional Japanese inn, is a highlight of any trip to Japan, with wonderful hospitality, food and bathing.