Travel

High Tea

Cha and music have long been Nagasaki's two great passions. Simon Rowe hops on a tram to sample the Kyushu city's delights.

The Hill is Alive

Grab your coats and your wallets for a tour of the best of Osaka with local boy Simon Rowe.

A Walk in the Woods

Matt Button heads to Hokkaido and revels in the serenity of Daisetsuzan National Park.

Time and again

The history of Arima runs as deep as its hot springs. Stephen Mansfield soaks up the local ambience.

Riverside Retreat

The rustic Okayama town of Takahashi offers the casual visitor a release from the world. Stephen Mansfield enjoys the time on his hands.

Tropics of Interest

Urban escapees in search of a little anonymity are drawn to Ishigaki-jima. Simon Rowe finds out why.

Easy Streets

Ocean breezes, smiling faces, exotic markets, and a laid-back pace. Catherine Pawasarat finds Japanese-style relaxation on the shores of the Noto Peninsula