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Peace Gardens by world's best designers on show in Japan

Peace Gardens by world's best designers on show in Japan

Fifteen extra-ordinary peace gardens by the world’s best designers from Australia, North America, Europe, Africa and Asia are on show this month at Huis Ten Bosch theme park in the South East of Japan.

Skiing at Niseko Village, Japan

Skiing at Niseko Village, Japan

Ski across Mount Niseko An'nupuri on the finest slopes in the world this winter whilst staying at the multi-award winning The Green Leaf Niseko Village, located in Hokkaido, Japan.

Hotel Okura Macau opens in spectacular style

Hotel Okura Macau opens in spectacular style

To celebrate the successful opening of Hotel Okura Macau over 100 VIP guests from Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and the region attended a glittering ceremony on 2nd July 2011 at which they were treated to a spectacular display of lion dancing, Japanese Taiko drumming and the traditional breaking of the sake barrel to bring good fortune to the new hotel.

Private tours of a top Japanese anime studio

Fans of manga, anime and Japanese pop culture are promised a trip of a lifetime in August - including a private tour of one of the country’s top anime studios!

Summer spectacle in Tokyo

Summer spectacle in Tokyo

Every year on the last Saturday of July tens of thousands of fireworks are set off in Tokyo’s old town as part of the Sumidagawa Hanabi Taikai, or Sumida River Fireworks Display, as the evening sky explodes with dazzling colours.

Preferred Hotel Group supports relief efforts in Japan

In a worldwide effort to assist with the ongoing relief efforts in Japan for those affected by the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami, Preferred Hotel Group will hold a benefit sale beginning June 6, 2011, at noon ET on Vacationist.com, a private sale site presented by Travel + Leisure and Luxury Link.

Kyoto festival will have extra symbolism this year

Kyoto festival will have extra symbolism this year

The Gion Matsuri is one of the most famous annual festivals in Japan and lasts the whole of July. It takes place in the ancient city of Kyoto and the highlight is a splendid pageant called the Yoiyama Parade on 17 July.

To Japan with love

To Japan with love

AirAsia Berhad, AirAsia X, AirAsia Indonesia and AirAsia Thailand together officially launched today a year-long inter-regional campaign aimed at helping Japan get back on its feet after its recent triple disaster.

Explore Japan by luxury cruise ship

Specialist operator Japan Journeys is offering a unique way to explore this fascinating country – on board a luxury cruise ship!

Japan Journeys launches appeal

Specialist tour operator, Japan Journeys, has launched an appeal aimed at raising $10,000 to help a special project in Tohoku for children orphaned in Northern Japan.

BalticMiles points help victims of Japanese earthquake

Members of the BalticMiles loyalty programme of the Latvian airline airBaltic can use their accumulated loyalty Points to help victims of the earthquake and tsunami, which recently struck Japan.

Experience Japan's spring festival

The Takayama Festival is held each year in Japan on 14/15 April and is considered probably the most beautiful in the country. Believed to have been started in the 16th century it is the spring festival to pray for a good harvest.

Enjoy the cherry blossom season in Japan

Enjoy the cherry blossom season in Japan

The start of ‘Sakura’ or cherry blossom season is a much anticipated event in Japan signifying as it does the arrival of warmer weather and springtime. Every year TV weather forecasts eagerly track the arrival of the ‘Sakura Zensen’, or cherry blossom front as it moves northwards across the country.

Adventures in blossoming Japan

Adventures in blossoming Japan

It's nearing blooming season for the Japanese cherry blossom trees, and Tucan Travel offers a choice of several fantastic adventures to these far eastern islands and the chance to experience the many festivals that celebrate the coming season of the country's iconic flower.

Cherry blossom adventures in Japan

Cherry blossom adventures in Japan

A special springtime adventure combining Japan’s famous cherry blossom season with the country’s ancient culture and ultra modern conveniences promises a holiday of a lifetime.