Onsen (hot spring baths) are a sacred part of Japanese culture & they are also an essential part of the Japanese ski holiday experience. We understand that onsen can be a little intimidating for first-time users so here’s our guide to help you bathe with confidence.

The Aldi ski sale is a great opportunity to get new ski gear for a reasonable price. Perfect for replacing items your kids might have outgrown. But is it worth it?

Today marks the start of Golden Week in Japan, basically a week where several public holidays align. Sounds pretty awesome, right!?

If you’ve travelled anywhere in Japan by train, then you’ve probably noticed the difference between locals and tourists when it comes to how much luggage they have with them. In most cases, it’s likely the Japanese aren’t travelling with luggage at all.