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Guides5 min readNoboribetsu from Sapporo: hot springs and valley walksA day or a night in Noboribetsu from Sapporo: the steaming Hell Valley, the hot spring baths and the bathing rules to check first.Guides4 min readOsaka Bay and the aquarium: a family afternoonAn afternoon at the Osaka Bay aquarium suits families who want a calm day. Here is how to plan the tanks, a meal, a harbour walk and a rest for children.Practical4 min readStaying near Osaka Bay: is it a good base?Should you stay near Osaka Bay? This guide compares the bay with the city centre, so you can choose a base for theme park days, families and short trips.Guides5 min readOsaka Bay and USJ: how to plan a theme park dayA theme park day at Universal Studios Japan, on Osaka Bay, needs planning. Here is how to choose your base, travel there and check the rules before you go.Guides5 min readOsaka Castle and Honmachi: a calm morningOsaka Castle Park is a calm place for a morning walk, next to the business district of Honmachi. Here is how to plan a relaxed start to your day in Osaka.Seasons4 min readOsaka Castle Park in cherry blossom seasonOsaka Castle Park is a good place to see cherry blossom in spring. Here is how to plan a visit in March or April, with a picnic, a walk and a forecast check.Guides5 min readOtaru from Sapporo: canal, glass and sushiA day in Otaru from Sapporo: the old canal, the glass and music box shops, the seafood and what to check in winter.Seasons5 min readPick your month: Japan through the seasonsEach season in Japan suits different plans. Compare spring, rainy season, summer, autumn and winter, then choose the month that fits what you want to see.Practical4 min readPower outlets, adapters and power banks in JapanJapan uses its own plug type and a different voltage. Learn what to bring, what to check on your devices and how to carry a power bank on a flight.Seasons5 min readReading a sakura forecast before you bookCherry blossom forecasts change often. Learn the difference between first bloom and full bloom, when forecasts appear and how to book with flexible plans.Guides5 min readRoppongi for art museums and a late night outRoppongi suits travellers who want art museums by day and a polished, lively area at night. Here is how to plan both, and how to stay safe after dark.Guides5 min readRoppongi by day: museums, parks and a slow lunchA calm day in Roppongi: one or two art museums, the open spaces between the towers and a slow lunch. Plan it around each museum's opening days.

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