Tokyo 2020 Olympic ‘cherry blossom’ torch unveiled 10 April 2019 Japan has unveiled a rose-gold-coloured aluminium torch, modelled after Japan's national flower the sakura (cherry... read more
World’s first digital museum in Japan 21 January 2019 The Mori Building Digital Art Museum in Japan offers you an immersive digital art journey,... read more
Japan introduces tourist departure tax 7 January 2019 On Monday Japan introduced a new traveller's departure tax in a bid to boost tourism... read more
Coffee culture around the world 1 October 2018 Something as simple as ordering coffee can be a challenge when overseas. Here are tips... read more
Walking through Japan 10 August 2018 Planning to visit Japan next year to watch the 2019 World Cup Rugby? Why not... read more
A guide to tipping around the world 23 April 2014 Tipping in a foreign country is a recipe for a cultural faux pas. So follow... read more
Asian street food: our favourite tastes of the East 4 April 2014 Asian street food is fascinating and diverse: here's our recommendations of when to dive in,... read more
The darker side of tourism 23 September 2013 The uncomfortable truth of dark tourism will enrich your travel experiences in such a deep... read more
Monty Python on the upside of being a pilot 30 May 2013 Ever wondered what really happens in the cockpit on a long-haul flight? Or what pilots... read more
The history of the hamburger (and a perfect flame-grilled burger recipe) 18 October 2012 The origins of the humble hamburger, which has become one of my favourite meals on... read more
