With a large ski area, excellent transport links and foreigner friendly infrastructure, the Japanese ski resort of Niseko finds itself at the forefront of winter sports in Hokkaido. Duncan Manser from Japan Ski Experience shared his favourite spots for skiiers of all levels and must-visit après-ski locations!

Victor's first visit to Japan made him fall in love with the countryside and culture so his move to Japan three years later didn't come as a surprise. He doesn't shy away from adventure: last year Victor walked the 319 miles long Tokaido road historically the main walking trail connecting Edo (Tokyo) and Kyoto! We had a quick chat about this impressive feat, his passion for climbing Mt. Fuji, and street photography.

From the Japanese stock market to a rural town in the remote prefecture of Kochi, many things have changed in Violet Pacileo's life since last year - she is currently building a CrossFit retreat with her family and trying to revitalise her mother's hometown! We had a chat about Violet's big move and why we all need to add Shikoku to our travel plans.

Living in many different corners of Japan gave Connie an opportunity to get under the skin of the country. We had a chat about her career, best places to visit that not many people know about, and car camping!

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!