Japan - where sights, sounds, tastes and smells all come together to create an experience that keeps one coming back again and again.

If you’re looking for a place with a vibrant nightlife, or lots of shopping, or one that’s bustling with activities, this probably isn’t it. But go to Onomichi if you want to experience a small town in Japan, eat good food, and even better, embark on that scenic cycling route across the Seto Island Sea.

If you’re a fan of Japanese denim, this might be a good place to check out for your Made in Japan denim fix, with nearby Kojima being the birthplace of the first Japanese jeans.

Karuizawa is a very idyllic mountain resort area 1-hour by bullet train from Tokyo, and traditionally known as a summer retreat for the imperial family. Here are a just a handful of recommendations on where to eat and what to do should you plan to visit in future.

Kanazawa, an understated destination located on the west coast of Japan, was the birthplace of the Zen philosopher, D.T. Suzuki and it is here where one can experience the museum dedicated to his philosophy.