Japan

Sake, seafood and scenery in Japan's Ibaraki region

Andrew Doherty learns about the highlights of the Asian prefecture

Japan imparts lessons on how to self-promote

How do you create a new destination in a competitive global tourism market? Answer – gather your closest neighbours, your best-known and most unusual attractions and create a new brand. We explore the potential of Japan’s Setouchi region

Culture in the spotlight at Japan House London

The director general of Japan House London talks about the impact of the new UK hub for Japanese culture

Tokyo's top 8 examples of old vs new

Tokyo is home to a combination of ancient traditions and contemporary concepts

InsideJapan unveils Rugby World Cup tours and dedicated website

The Japan specialist has launched a range of small group tours and self-guided adventures tailored around England, Wales and Scotland’s matches

Ritz-Carlton to expand in Japan

The luxury hotelier is to open its fifth hotel in the country, in Unesco-listed Nikko

Okinawa: coasts, culture and cuisine

Okinawa, a Japanese archipelago in the East China Sea, is a sublime secret with rare sights, cultures and experiences that all your clients will love

Countries join Olympic gold rush with bookings boost

Jamaica, China and Japan have all seen a boost in interest, Travel Republic has reported

New luxury trains planned for Japan

The futuristic high-end trains will cover the country’s highlights

Aman plans further expansion in Asia

Following its Japan developments, the group has revealed it is also looking to open a hotel in Shanghai

How Kim Kardashian helped our editor learn to snowboard in Japan

The global media star provided some unusual inspiration during an exploration of the snowy slopes of Niseko