Author Archives: Alan Gibson

To the relief of many Japan fans the country will be open to international tourism from the 11th of October for many countries without restrictions.

It is being speculated that the Japanese Govt is looking at promoting and targeting other major centres as financial hubs to attract business and slowly shift some of the business focus from being Tokyo centered. Due to China’s recent approach to Hong Kong, Japan is looking at encouraging some businesses to consider Japan as a safer and more stable option. There are still challenges Japan faces in progressing with this but are looking at ways to mitigate some of these issues and concerns.

Japan is better known for its tradition and culture along with the vibrant wacky cities but it is also a great place to walk and hike. Much of Japan is forest, mountains, lakes and volcanoes. Some of these places have traditionally held important religious and cultural significance and others provide a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Naturally the country has developed a vibrant hiking culture to go along with its geography and the international market is also coming to see the beauty of what Japan can offer. If you are a keen walker or hiker we can offer options from multi-day treks through day hikes of walking routes or…

Japanese gardens have been an important part of the cultural make up for the people of Japan. Garden design is a Japanese art form which has been developed and refined for over 1000 years. Over time the gardens have evolved into offering different styles for different purposes. Some gardens are strolling gardens which were for the enjoyment of the lord at the time or some are dry stone gardens for the religious use by the monks. There are many wonderful gardens throughout Japan so for any garden enthusiast a visit to some of these places of beauty is a must on the trip list. The best way to…