Japan – still beautiful

InsideJapan Tours tour leaders have travelled the length and breadth of Japan and love it – That’s why they do it. One of the best things about being a tour leader in Japan is having the opportunity to show other people this stunning country along with introducing this unique and  beautiful culture. Tour leader Steve [...]

Earthquake-damaged garden reopens

Ibaraki is the ninja prefecture; it is right next to Tokyo but nobody seems to have noticed it. On the rare occasions people are familiar with Ibaraki, it`s usually because of natto, a stinky sticky soy bean concotion that drives diners wild. Loved or hated, usually the latter, eating natto is an obligation for all Ibaraki visitors; as is a visit to Kairakuen garden, in the prefectural capital, Mito.     

Worth the wait? Osaka Station new building finally opens

It’s been a long time coming but finally, after 7 years, the new building at JR Osaka Station in the Umeda district of the city, is open! InsideJapan HQ received the following hot of the press from our very own guide in Osaka, Ayako Kiyono.  Many thanks to Kiyono-san for this up to the information.

Matsumoto Restaurant Review: Kurekino

Matsumoto has lots to offer its visitors: sake breweries, wasabi farms, the world’s largest private collection of ukiyoe (woodblock prints) and not forgetting one of Japan’s best preserved and visually striking castles. But, unfortunately, many visitors are here just for one day. With the time constrained punter in mind, here is a restaurant which offers [...]

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