Japan
★★★★
Airline reviews
Airline review: No loud talking, please, on world’s most considerate airline
The greeting announcement requesting passengers not talk loudly or consume excess alcohol makes me feel like I am already in thoughtful, considerate Japan.
- by Flip Byrnes
One of Japan’s (and the world’s) coolest museums just reopened
Ask any Tokyophiles for their must-do experiences in the Japanese capital, and they will probably cite teamLab amongst them.
- by Julietta Jameson
This insanely tasty noodle dish is a monk’s ‘last meal’ for a reason
How do you practise spirituality? Perhaps you go to church. Or do yoga. Or walk on a beach. In Japan, you can just eat soba noodles.
- by Ben Groundwater
★★★★★
Train journeys
Do I like this train station? I could happily live in it
Most of Japan’s train stations are great, but if this was like that movie The Terminal, and I was stuck living my entire life here – honestly, I’d be pretty happy.
- by Ben Groundwater
‘Unprecedented’ change in world’s most powerful passport rankings
For the first time, six countries are tied at the top of the list, while Australia enjoys access to more destinations than ever.
- by Alan Granville and Katherine Scott
Opinion
Tripologist
Tripologist: What is the best way to book bullet trains in Japan?
We are travelling to Japan in April 2024, what is the best way to book the bullet trains, a pass or direct with Japan Rail?
- by Michael Gebicki
Japan’s unspoilt, smallest island is stunningly beautiful
What Shikoku lacks in big-ticket attractions, it makes up for with intact culture.
- by Julietta Jameson
Size matters: The world’s 10 best megacities you must visit
Whatever you desire in a big city, you will find it. Here’s how to embrace (and survive) some of the world’s top megacities.
- by Ben Groundwater
Getting around Japan just became a little more difficult
With a critical global shortage of the materials required to produce Japan’s popular IC transport cards, sales have been suspended indefinitely.
- by Ben Groundwater
Opinion
Opinion
Shoes off inside: 10 things Australia should adopt from Japan
There’s so much about Japanese culture that we in Australia would do well to adopt, that would make our own country even better.
- by Ben Groundwater