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Van Gogh without the queuesThe Sompo Museum of Art is a compact gallery in Nishi-Shinjuku holding one of Van Gogh's famous Sunflowers paintings, the only one...

Carry it, sort it, blend inAsk any first-time visitor what surprised them most, and "Why are there no trash cans in Japan?" comes up almost immediately....

Hiroshima's living tram museumThe Hiroshima streetcar, known locally as the Hiroden, is one of the simplest ways to get around the city and a genuinely...

Loophole gaming, Japan styleWalk down almost any station street in Japan, and you will hear pachinko before you see it: chimes, fanfares and the steady...

Safe, scenic, underratedFukushima City in Japan doesn't get the attention Kyoto or Sapporo do, and that's its appeal. Ninety minutes north of Tokyo by Tohoku...

Hokkaido's peaks made easyMountains in Hokkaido, Japan range from a short ropeway ride to a full day's climb up an active volcano, and the right choice...

Know before you packYes, you can bring ibuprofen to Japan. Most travellers can carry a personal supply of common over-the-counter painkillers without special...

Powder plans, Tokyo pacePlaces to ski near Tokyo are more numerous than most first-timers assume, and you do not need a whole trip dedicated to the mountains...