Unique Japan Tours Managing Director Darina Slattery is currently attending the annual Visit Japan Travel and MICE Mart 2017 and is actively seeking new ideas & inspiration for our upcoming new 2018/2019 tour brochure. After day two of the huge trade show, the headline news was centred around the inbound tourism figures to Japan, which is […]
With now less than 2 years until the Rugby World Cup in Japan in 2019, the official registration for tickets has begun. This tournament is going to be an experience of a lifetime for all those who make the trip, as can be attested by those lucky fans who traveled for the unforgettable 2002 Soccer World […]
In Japan, there is a culture of listing things as “the three famous ____ of Japan”. These range from the “three famous views” to the “three famous onsens” or even the “three great festivals”. There is no particular order within the list other than to say they are the “top three in Japan”. One of […]
Tokyo is often regarded as the biggest city in the world, or the city with the largest population. But the matter can be a little confusing with numbers that conflict hugely with each other. A 2016 United Nations estimate puts the total population at 38 million people and yet many other sources (including some of our own marketing […]
Having lived in Japan for almost 8 years, many people ask me if I miss Japanese food. And truth be told, I do, but my answer is not always what they expect. As an Irishman with a very sweet tooth (and indifference about most seafood), I don’t so much miss the Sushi bars as the […]
Of the approximately 700 ski resorts in Japan, perhaps the largest and more famous of them all is the Hakuba Valley. Just 4 hours from Tokyo, the Hakuba Valley alpine resort is located on the main Island of Japan. Host to the Nagano 1998 Winter Olympics, Hakuba has slopes that offer world class ski terrain […]
If you are a hardened skier or snowboarder, then you will know of the legendary status that Niseko holds worldwide for its epic powder snow and consistently heavy snowfall. If you are a beginner or first-time skier or snowboarder, Niseko’s famously fluffy powder snow makes life much easier (and less painful) for you or your family. […]
A visit to Japan will transform your Instagram account forever! 😉 Here’s just a small taste of the photogenic wonders to expect on your trip to Japan. With so many options and such a variety of activities to see and do, places to visit, hotels to stay in, restaurants to eat in and attractions not […]
The below head-to-head battle pits the best snow resorts in Europe VS the best in Japan to see which will become your next first choice snow holiday destination! ROUND 1: Number of Ski Resorts Think of Japan and mountains covered in powder snow might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, thanks […]
Japan’s incredibly rich cultural heritage and unique natural beauty is reflected in the fact that the country boasts 20 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These are located right throughout the country, from the wild beauty of the remote Shiretoko Peninsula in the north to the ancient Ryukyu Kingdom sites in Okinawa in the south. While each […]
