Sunsets alone along the Sea of Japan, or Nihonkai as it’s called in Japanese, make getting there well worth the effort, and the cycling and camping it offers make it more than well worth it.

As a person who loves Japanese rail and appreciates natural landscapes, I decided that I should definitely ride Akita Nairiku Jukan Railway right after I found out about it and saw amazing pictures and videos taken from its trains.

A visit to the Moka SL makes a great day out, whether you choose to ride the full 40km route or simply watch and photograph it as it goes past, then visit the associated museum at Moka station.

Autumn is a great time to visit Japan. Everywhere you look, there are vivid green, red, orange and yellow colours, and the Hakone area is a great choice for enjoying the fall foliage.

That cheap plane that leaves Japan at 4am looks so tempting, but how is it possible? Well, not only is it possible, those off-peak flights offer a unique experience of spending the night in a Japanese airport...

Japan has many different ways to travel cross-country. When all has been said about the common methods–bullet train, airplane, and bus–what is it like driving by automobile? This experience made me see a different side of Japan from behind the wheel.

“Kagorin”, the public bike sharing system is a great way to travel around the city of Kagoshima and save up costs on transportation!

Choosing the right rental company and vehicle is a tricky business, especially for foreign visitors. In Japan, as well as renting from individual companies directly, you can utilise comparison websites, allowing you to check multiple deals all at once! A great example of such a service is Tabirai Japan Car Rental.

If you are coming to Sapporo, you should not miss the opportunity to take a ride on the streetcar. Even if you are only going a few stops, or completing the entire loop, it is an unimaginable experience.

Navigating around a city or region you have never been to can be quite tricky and knowing about the special discounted passes used for the public transport is one of the first steps to learning how to get around. Within Kansai there are numerous options for bus, train and subway lines that will help moving around a lot easier and significantly cheaper.

The Tokyo Yakatabune Association is promoting a new spin on the traditional ride. Not only will you be able to enjoy a luxurious yakatabune ride, you’ll be doing it dressed as a ninja, playing with ninja weapons, and partaking in ninja games.

Living in another country can be lonely sometimes, especially if you miss family and friends. How cool is it, when your family wants to come and visit you?