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On your way up into Hokkaido from Tokyo by bullet train, you'll stumble across this unassuming port town with oodles of history and culture on offer. A star-shaped fortress, squid fishing, a Michelin-starred night view, onsen monkeys and fantastic food - all this and more is on offer in Hakodate.
Every autumn Japan’s natural beauty takes on a new meaning when people head off on ‘momijigari’ leaf hunting adventures. It’s a custom of visiting places where leaves have started to blush and admiring the changing seasons. Read on to find out how to enjoy autumn following Japanese people's philosophy of appreciation both in Japan and here in the UK at Kew Gardens' Japan festival supported by Daikin UK!
Japanese manners can surprise you in many situations, just ask the boys from Kurupt FM who take on Tokyo in the new film People Just Do Nothing: Big in Japan! Sometimes the best lessons are learned the hard way, but you can also let other people’s mishaps guide you. Read about other people's 'hazukashii' embarrassing moments and our cultural take on them to save you from blushing!
Pantechnicon, a freshly opened destination in London’s Belgravia, is a magical space which combines two cultures geographically apart but with a similar mindset - Japan and the Nordics. Leading up to Christmas they have taken on a task of bringing Japanese celebrations to London and introducing them to our houses. Let’s take a look at what exciting things are happening there this month!
Japan’s northern island is famous for its beautiful wilderness, world class powder snow, delicious seafood and fascinating indigenous culture. It also regularly ranks as the favourite region for UK visitors, after the Tokyos and Kyotos of this world. And yet, Japan's largest prefecture can still feel like an intimidating place to plan a holiday for.
Enter, Rob Thomson, your new Hokkaido hero!
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