Life on the road
Posted by Robin
Keen to see parts of Japan he hadn’t seen before, Robin hired a car and set off on a road trip to northern Honshu. Driving in Japan couldn’t be simpler, especially for British tourists as Japan also drives on the left side of the road! Summer isn’t everyone’s first choice of season to visit Japan….
A magical evening at Nebuta Matsuri
Posted by Robin
Into Japan’s Robin set out on a road-trip in search of the famed paper-lanterns of Nebuta Matsuri. Vibrant, bustling and impressive, this festival is sure worth a visit! Its origins are unclear, but it is thought to be a cleansing ritual and prayer for good health. Let the festivities commence Living in Japan, festivals were…
Go-Karting through the streets of Tokyo
Posted by Robin
Experience Go-Karting thrills through the streets of Tokyo! There aren’t many places in the world where it’s possible to enjoy go-karting along the major roads of a capital city but this is another of the many unusual experiences that Tokyo offers. Robin from the UK office and Ayami & Yu from the Tokyo office went…
Sweet memories: Amezaiku Experience in Tokyo
Posted by Lucy
The Japanese are not especially known for their love of sweets, and indeed Japanese children are more commonly seen snacking on an onigiri than they are a chocolate bar. That said, this wonderful people are certainly known for their attention to detail and love of all things cute. With this in mind, Into Japan’s Lucy…
Lantern-making in Kyoto
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Lantern-making On her latest trip to Japan, Into Japan’s Karan decided to get creative in Kyoto with some traditional lantern-making. With such a rich culture and history of tradition and creativity, Kyoto is the perfect place to turn your hand to something artistic. Lanterns abound not only in Kyoto but in Japan as a whole,…
Afternoon in the life of a Ninja
Posted by Rebecca
We spent the afternoon with descendants of a genuine Ninja clan in Tokyo. Not knowing what to expect from the experience, we were in for a real treat, and an unforgettable afternoon! History Arriving at the well-hidden location for our afternoon with the Musashi Ninja clan, experience leader and ninja Vanessa greeted us. Wearing head-to-toe…
All that glitters is gold: Kanazawa gold leaf experience
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Gold Leaf On her recent trip to Japan, Karan from the UK office went in search of art, creativity and luxury in Kanazawa. Here, she participated in a gold leaf experience, learning more about Kanazawa’s most famous export, and decorating her own product in the process! Kanazawa’s Rich History Kanazawa (金沢) literally means “gold marsh”…
Wagasa Experience
Posted by Sarah
There is often no better way of understanding a country or culture than to fully immerse yourself in it in a practical way. Our trusted atelier in Kyoto allows guests to do just that, providing a range of craft activities and workshop experiences. During her last trip to Japan, Sarah participated in one of their…