Japan

From skiing to snow festivals, Japan's Hokkaido has numerous winter attractions and highlights.

Japan is home to some of the most beautiful lakes in Asia. With a choice of both developed resorts and remote destinations, you can plan the perfect trip and go home having had a truly complete Japanese experience.

The best way to open yourself up to new and exciting job opportunities is to work on your skillset. Of course, when it comes to working abroad, speaking at least one foreign language is essential.

Time describes it as, “Fire and ice trips – one jaunt that juxtaposes two staggeringly different climates (usually one snowy, one sunny) — offer more variety and experiences than a single trip to one destination might.”

Known in Japanese as onsen, a visit to one of these natural sites is a huge draw for tourists and locals.

The emergence of Asia as the latest cruise hotspot is unsurprising to travellers who’ve already experienced its exotic splendour.

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There are over 300 castles throughout Japan, but only 12 original-construction castles left that have stood the test of weather, war, and time. Here’s the low-down on them:

Kagura is a traditional Japanese performance that includes dances and music performed as part of a Shinto ritual for native Japanese gods, called Kami.

When the words ‘flowers’ and ‘Japan’ come up, sakura usually come to mind. However, Japan has another flower display to offer. Ashikaga Flower Park is one of a few parks that proudly boasts spectacular displays of wisterias.

Tsuruoka is often described as the ‘hidden Japan’. Its main attractions include three sacred mountains, two mummified living Buddhas, and a massive aquarium listed in the Guinness World Records.

Looming over the Nishiki River in the city of Iwakuni is a historical wooden bridge. Five high arches give it its iconic form and this bridge is at the heart of the city's activities.