A guide to Sapporo’s best wagyu beef buffets, covering yakiniku and shabu-shabu venues, wagyu grading, and practical booking tips for visitors.

Sampling Sapporo’s (札幌) ramen is essential for any trip to Hokkaido. Discover ten must-try ramen shops, all highly rated and locally recommended, plus practical tips for ordering, travelling, and planning your own ramen crawl across the city.

A guide to Sapporo’s best all-you-can-eat buffets, covering crab specialists, hotel dining and practical booking tips for visitors to Hokkaido’s capital.

From miso ramen and soup curry to jingisukan, seafood bowls and Hokkaido dairy, Sapporo is one of Japan’s great food cities. This guide explains ten local specialities worth trying, where they fit into a Sapporo itinerary and what UK travellers should know before ordering.

Discover five reliable places to try jingisukan in Sapporo, from intimate Susukino counter restaurants to the spacious Sapporo Beer Garden. Compare styles, locations, reservations and practical travel advice before dinner.

Find the best arcades and game centres in Shinjuku, including namco TOKYO, Taito Station and GiGO. Compare locations, game styles, costs and practical tips for tourists.

This seven-day Japan rail itinerary links Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima and Kanazawa using the shinkansen and selected JR services. It explains the realistic transfers, scenic highlights and when a national Japan Rail Pass may—or may not—be worthwhile.

Japan’s etiquette is less about memorising rigid rules and more about being considerate, observant and calm. This practical checklist for UK travellers explains everyday manners for trains, restaurants, shrines, temples, hotels and business meetings, including what visitors genuinely need to know before arriving.

A complete guide to the best hiking trails near Mount Fuji, covering top routes, transport, seasonal tips and accommodation for panoramic views.

Visit Japan Web is Japan’s official online service for preparing immigration and customs information and, for eligible visitors, creating a tax-free shopping 2D code. This practical guide explains what to complete before departure, what must wait until after arrival, and how Japan’s tax-free rules will change from 1 November 2026.