Tony Sutherland-Smith 
Most visitors to Japan are keen to have a sumo wrestling experience, however the main sumo tournaments are only held six times per year. A great alternative option is to watch a sumo training session as it is a great way to learn more about this fascinating Japanese tradition, and you are also a lot … Read more
If you are visiting Universal Studios Japan Harry Potter fans of all types (die-hard or casual) must visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. In fact, even if you are interested in nothing else at USJ Harry Potter is reason enough to visit Universal Studios Japan. Hogsmeade Village and Hogwarts Castle have been faithfully recreated … Read more
After a fantastic day at Edo Wonderland, we were starting to feel a little tired and we were all ready for a relaxing experience at Hoshino Resorts KAI Nikko. However, after we had left Edo Wonderland and passed through the town of Nikko we started to enter some mountainous terrain and my adrenaline levels suddenly … Read more
One of the times I am most relaxed and at peace is when I am in the pristine beauty of Alpine country. Prior to arriving at Kai Matsumoto, we had started off our day in Takayama before driving to Shinhotaka Ropeway. The ropeway climbs over 1000 metres up the Hotake Mountain Range to Nishihotakaguchi Station … Read more
A visit to Fuji Q Highland was one of the most anticipated experiences ahead of our most recent trip to Japan particularly for myself and my two thrillseeking older children. We had first become aware of Fuji Q when planning our previous Japan holiday but at the time we weren’t able to fit it into … Read more
Adventure Cove Waterpark is a perfect day out with families and friends. Singapore is close to the equator, so it is hot and humid all year round. On our previous days in Singapore we got quite used to being hot and sticky except for temporary breaks when we found air-conditioning. Adventure Cove Waterpark is located … Read more
Many visitors to Singapore also plan to spend time on Sentosa Island to enjoy the beaches, theme parks and many other attractions. Options to get to Sentosa Island include more conventional bus and train options, however you may not realise that there is also an extensive cable car network to enable people to more easily … Read more
Purchasing a SIM card in Hong Kong is a great option to enable easy and convenient access to the internet. Data access is now almost an essential requirement both in and out of our homes. We wrote this article to save you time and help you choose the sim card for Hong Kong, Macau and … Read more
The sound of taiko drums has been described as the heartbeat of Japan. Particularly when played in a group the sound is powerful and very primal. In the hands of skilled practitioners, taiko drumming is also visually spectacular. A high-level performance is equal parts dance, music and martial arts. Great taiko performances sound fantastic and … Read more
A very common question from our readers is where to find tattoo friendly onsen or hot springs in Japan, including population destinations such as Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and in Hakone and Kawaguchiko near Mt Fuji. We have conducted extensive research to identify the onsen which will best suit people with tattoos. These onsen are also … Read more
