Discover Kobe city’s famous Wagyu beef, visit one of Japan’s few ‘original’ castles and meet the small-town brewers and potters that make this region so special

Explore a little-visited region where Shinto gods congregate and masked dancers tell ancient legends

The Nagato area flies under the radar of everyone but Japanese travellers, who have long seen the appeal of its onsen towns, craggy isles and fishing heritage

If you’re planning on going off the beaten path in Japan, here are a few tips to guide your way

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From ancient stones to timeless biker hospitality, Saff rides north to taste the true spirit of Orkney