Tokyo is one of the biggest and most populous cities in the world, and it welcomes millions of tourists from all over the world every year. Being composed of 23 wards, several towns, villages and cities, selecting accommodation for your first trip can be tricky. Here are the best neighbourhoods to stay in: Shinjuku Metropolitan [...]

Sitting on the northern portion of the Hida plateau in Gifu Prefecture, Hida is a small city less than 800 square kilometres in area. It is home to dense forests, two rivers – the Miya River on its western side and the Takahara River on the east – and surrounded by mountains that are as [...]

Staying connected to the internet will not be a problem while in Japan. There are many avenues available for you to access reliable internet and wi-fi so you can keep in contact with family and friends, check your e-mails and more, even if you are on the road. At Your Accommodation Internet access is available [...]

If you are looking for a local to take you to the different attractions around Japan and provide some culture and history lessons, there are numerous organisations all over the country that offer these services to foreigners, free of charge. These organisations are called Systematised Goodwill Guide (SGG) clubs. The members of these clubs welcome [...]

After sightseeing the entire day, you can experience still more of Tokyo by taking part in its vibrant and dynamic nightlife. Around the city there are various restaurants, bars, cafes and other establishments that are open until the wee hours of the morning to accommodate those who want to make the most of their trip [...]