It’s no secret that for those wanting to experience Japan to the full, the best way to do it is via a Japan Rail Pass. Giving you the chance to explore this breathtaking country by train, you’ll have the opportunity to see an array of different landscapes, from the bustling metropolis of Tokyo to the…
Japan is back open for travel, and we could not be more excited! Japan is one of the world’s oldest civilizations, and its history is rich and varied. The beautiful, varied landscape with mountains and breathtaking views, which the Japanese love, offers so many different things that tourists come from all over the world to…
If you’re going to Japan and thinking about travelling around it, you’ll want to get a Japan Rail Pass. Also known as the JR Pass, this handy pass will allow you to travel around the country whilst benefiting from a great discount. You’ll also be able to enjoy unlimited travel on a range of trains…
A fire broke out about 500 metres away from the UNESCO World Heritage-listed farmhouses of Shirakawa-go in Gifu Prefecture on Monday 4th November. Two huts burned down as fires easily spread across the thatched roofs. However, clever engineering prevented many more buildings from burning down. The 114 gassho-zukuri farmhouses, some of which are more than…