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2020 Autumn Tour Launch
Journey to the East launch a wide range of tours for the 2020 Autumn (Fall) Colours Season…
Read MoreNew Office and Expanding Team
Journey to the East have relocated to new office space as our team continues to expand…
Read More2020 Food Tour of Hokkaido Launch
Journey to the East are proud to announce the latest in our popular series of food tours, the 2020 Food Tour of Hokkaido. Culinary delights include everything from street food and Sapporo’s famous ramen, right through to Michelin starred restaurants and traditional kaiseki multi-course cuisine…
Read MoreCherry Blossom Season 2019 Concludes and 2020 Forecast
It has been a hectic time for The Journey to the East team over the past few months! It is now May and the iconic cherry blossom season across Japan is drawing to a close for 2019. We take a look back at 2019 with our clients and look forward to the 2020 Cherry Blossom Season…
Read MoreTraditional Washoku Japanese Cuisine
Until recently, UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage included only one traditional cuisine – French. However, there are now two cuisines listed; French and Japanese. The traditional Japanese cuisine known as “washoku” was recently added to this exclusive list. We are all familiar how good chefs around the world have frequently turned to the foundation…
Read MoreHow To Get Free WiFi in Japan for Travellers
One of the most frustrating things about travelling in Japan has been the difficulties associated with communicating home. With 10+ million foreign tourists a year going to Japan, the pressure for change has had some effect. Free WiFi in Japan for travellers just got easier. There is now a free app (pc, iphone/ipad and Android…
Read MoreFour seasons in Japan
You often hear that Japan is blessed with a beautifully distinct four seasons. But you’ve got to experience one or more of the seasons to actually know what it means. We have just completed our signature spring ‘Cherry Blossom Spectacular Tour’ and comments we received from the members of the tour demonstrate that the experience…
Read MoreTakayama Festival
The Takayama Spring Festival starts mid April and runs for two days. The centuries old Takayama festival apparently started in the 17th century. There is little documented history about the start of the event, it is held to commemorate a good harvest. One of the largest festivals in Japan, it is a spectacle not to miss. The…
Read MoreKyushu – Less Travelled Path
Speak of Japan and places likes Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Takayama spring to mind. All these places are on the main island of Honshu. There is an island in Japan that is steeped in history, has wonderful natural wonders (like volcanoes), is renowned for food & festivals and yet it is less visited. You may…
Read MoreChoosing the Right Tour of Japan
Choosing a right tour is tricky because each tour company presents their tours differently. This blog aims at helping you to select the very best tour given your preference and situation. 1) Mode of transport – There are cruises, coach tours, private vehicle tours and ones that use local public transport. 2) Physical activity level…
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