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It can be difficult to think of this Japanese city and not recall that devasting day in August 1945, but the people of Hiroshima are determined to make their home a place of ‘peace and creativity’. And this is exactly what their ‘Hiroshima 2045’ future city plans have been developed towards.

Easily one of Japan’s biggest drawcards, the gorgeous Mount Fuji is a significant symbol of the country. Standing at a staggering 3,776 metres, it’s the tallest mountain in Japan, and is an active volcano sitting on an intersection of tectonic activity! Let’s delve into some fast Fuji facts!

As the continent with the largest land mass, it is no wonder Asia has so much to see and experience. From the bustling city centres to the tranquil fields of rice and tea plantations, the countries of Asia offer a myriad of cultural influences, just waiting to be explored. And travelling with a small group of up to just 20 travellers ensures you don’t miss a thing!

When we think of sumo wrestling our minds take us to large Japanese men in a ring wrestling until someone hits the ground. But it is so much more than this. Read on as we uncover the history, the traditions, and the sumo lifestyle.

Hot chocolate, pain au chocolate, chocolate cake, chocolate brownies, churros dipped in chocolate, napolitana de chocolate, chocolate mousse, chocolate gelati, chocolate chip cookies. There are almost countless ways to enjoy chocolate. Lets take a look at some of the many ways chocolate is devoured around the world.

Japan is a culturally diverse country with many ancient and beautiful art forms, both protected and promoted as national treasures. Let us give you a crash course on some of their many art terms.

One of the great joys of visiting Japan is getting to try lots of different Japanese foods! Each region has its own specialty, so we’re going to look at the must-try foods in a few of Japan’s top travel destinations so you can try the best of the best!

Cherry blossom season in Japan is a very popular time to visit and it’s easy to see why! We’ve put together a few of the best hanami (cherry blossom viewing) spots to go to during this magical season in Japan.