January 31, 2019
So, you want to book your budget anime adventure tour through Tokyo and follow your guide to your first Japanese anime convention: AnimeJapan. Your cosplay is on point - wig stiff and armor detailed. You’ve been to all the conventions in your local area countless times, so how different could cosplaying in Japan be?
December 21, 2018
If you’re thinking about taking your nearest and dearest on a holiday to Japan but are worried about keeping everyone entertained, we’ve compiled this handy guide to some of Japan’s best family-friendly activities. All of the outings included can be experienced on our Japan Family Adventure – our itinerary created specifically with family groups in mind.
November 28, 2018
As much as we all love travelling around Asia, we know that it's not always possible to do it all year round (although we wish it was!). If you're like us and absolutely fell in love with Japanese cuisine, you'll probably want to treat your taste buds while you're back at home too. Here are our favourite Japanese restaurants in London for when you can't be travelling in Japan!
November 2, 2018
Discover these awesome travel photography tips from Gabriele from bonusprint and take your best photos ever when you're exploring a new place.
November 1, 2018
So you want to go backpacking in Asia but you’re wary about going it alone? We totally get, the world is a big place, especially when you’re in a country where you don’t speak the language. But didn’t you know? Everybody is talking about the benefits of group travelling. Here are the top reasons why it’s better to do a group tour than travel solo.
September 26, 2018
If you’ve booked onto our Japan Family Adventure, you might be looking for something to get you and your family in the mood for all things Japanese. With that in mind, we’ve put together this list of five incredible family films.
August 22, 2018
Going on an adventure is one of the most exciting and fulfilling ways to travel, but it can also become quite expensive. Here are our best tips for mastering the art of budget adventure trips.
August 17, 2018
Thinking about booking a trip to Japan? Here we bring you five reasons why autumn is the perfect time to visit.
August 14, 2018
Want to travel to Tokyo but don’t know when? Japan has four distinct seasons, but they vary a lot from Europe due to the country’s position in the Pacific Ocean. We put together this simple guide to help you get your head around Japan's climate and get prepared for your trip.
August 7, 2018
There are many different types of hostels and Asia is home to some of the best. We have spoken to a group of our Adventure Planners about their favourite hostels that we stay at during our tours.
July 27, 2018
Okinawa is known for its unspoilt beaches, turquoise waters and diverse wildlife. To give you the chance to explore this lesser-trodden corner of Japan, we’re launching an optional 4-night extension trip to Ishigaki in the Yaeyama islands, southern Okinawa.
July 9, 2018
Over the past few decades anime (Japanese animation) and its older cousin manga (Japanese comic books) have become major cultural exports. Here we bring you the top destinations for anime and manga enthusiasts to visit while in Japan.
May 30, 2018
Joe's the first person who has taken every single one of our tours. Naturally, we wanted to hear what he had to say about The Dragon Trip experience.
May 23, 2018
Our Japan Family Tour has been specifically created to uncover the best of what this fascinating country has to offer and is sure to impress even the most discerning of teenagers. Here we bring you a run-down of some of our favourite teen-friendly activities, all of which can be experienced on our family tour.