Whether you’re drawn to naval history or local townscapes, Kure in Hiroshima offers a memorable blend of culture, history, ...

Japan is a fascinating country with a unique mix of modern innovations and ancient traditions. It has one eye fixed on the ...

Ukiyo-e is a genre of popular Japanese art that flourished from the 17th to the 19th century during the Edo period. The term translates to ‘pictures of the floating world’ and reflects the urban ...

Today Hokusai’s Great Wave is one of the most recognisable images in the world. In fact Westerners tend to equate Japanese art with wood-block prints, which, as Timon Screech writes in Obtaining ...

The Federal Government is set to offer six months of free training to youths to fill two million job vacancies.

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Unlock the highlights of Japan with our 10-day itinerary. Experience a mix of tradition and modernity across the country.

Each of Prefecture 48’s vital organs showcases its own distinct character, drawing inspiration from the ‘Floating World’ or Ukiyoe – “a theme that epitomises the refined lifestyle of Japan during the ...