Japan articles

From New Zealand’s boutique lodges to wilderness getaways in Canada’s Rocky Mountains and Chile’s national-park wonders, these are the destinations you’ll need to book now for travel in early 2019.

It's not just the ruthless efficiency that makes the Japanese rail network so appealing. On Shikoku, express trains pass hilltop shrines and ancient burial grounds, while main-island Honshu sees routes skirt dramatic coastlines, wind through the Japanese Alps and circumnavigate great lakes.

Wexas cruise specialist Tim Tan picks out his seven favourite Silversea sailings for the coming months, one from each continent.

With an ever-increasing demand for travel to Japan from the UK, Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced a second daily flight between the two country’s capitals, with the new service set hit the skies from 29 October 2017.

We take a look at the spectacularly bold travel advertisements of the 1930s and their promise of golden temples in India, lakeside retreats in Italy and deers grazing outside of Japanese temples. You'll be surprised at how much holds true to this day.

The new Post Office Travel Money survey lists Japan as one of the most affordable destination outside of Europe, which is great news for travellers who want to explore this legendary destination.