Discover Japan: Staying in a Hakone Ryokan
Hakone, Japan is a popular travel destination for its stunning natural beauty, cultural attractions and hot springs. It’s a perfect getaway from the bustling city of Tokyo, as it’s located…
10 of the Best Solo Travel Destinations for 2023
Looking for the best solo travel destinations for 2021? Check out this list of 10 amazing places to explore this year, from vibrant cities to stunning natural landscapes. Whether you’re…
How To Earn Money While Traveling in Japan
You’ve been wanting to get out of your current town and try something new, and you’ve decided, since it has recently relaxed its Covid restrictions, Japan is calling! It’s easy…
Where To Go in March 2023
Travel Begins at 40 has scanned the globe to bring you our tips on where to go in March from Japan to Brazil, with activities from watching bulbs grow in…
7 Festivals in March 2023 Around the World
Travel Begins at 40 rounds up the best festivals in March 2023 across the globe, from Wales to Colombia, with cherry trees, loads of Guinness and even some frozen dead…
Travelling Japan Sustainably in 5 Ways
With a long history for respecting nature, Japan is a country embracing sustainable tourism. From local travel in islands to energy-efficient stays, and off-season visits, here are five ways of…
9 Festivals in February 2023 Around the World
Travel Begins at 40 rounds up the best festivals in February 2023 across the Globe, from Mongolia to Easter Island, so wherever you are you just can’t help celebrating the…
5 Japan Winter Festivals: Naked Men and Sake
From naked men to setting off fireworks and lots of sake, here is our round up of Japan Winter Festivals ranging from the quirky to the strange. Matsutaki Festival…
5 Wonderful Festivals of Lights Not to Be Missed
The symbolic power of light has always played a powerful role in the world’s many cultural and religious traditions. But apart from their traditional significance, festivals of lights are also…
Top 10 Luxury Travel Destinations for 2022
Travelling with friends, family, or even by yourself is one of the greatest feelings in the world. Not only do you get to ditch your everyday routine and experience new…
How To Stay Safe When Solo Travelling
Have you ever given any thought to going on a trip by yourself? There are a lot of advantages to solo travelling, such as the absence of any obligations to…
World’s First Hydrogen Hotel Run by Waste
The Tokyu Hotels Group has unveiled the world’s first hydrogen hotel in Kawasaki in Japan, which is entirely powered by waste. Hydrogen created from waste plastic supplies…
Hot Spring Hotel Opens in Atami Japan
The coastal resort town of Koarashicho in Atami, the gateway to Shizuoka’s spectacular Izu Peninsula, is home to a new hot spring hotel, SOKI ATAMI. Offering panoramic ocean views and…
9 Eco-friendly Travel Hotspots for 2021
Green travel can mean much more than simply carbon offsetting the emissions from your flight. In many ways travel can be good for the environment with many countries and tourist…
Walking in Japan along the Michinoku Coastal Trail
James Clark goes walking in Japan along the Michinoku Coastal Trail in Tohoku, a remote region of the country that suffered terribly at the hands of the 2011 Tsunami and…
Six Best Natural Sites to Visit in Japan
Modern Japan is a country of contrasts. On the one hand, it is the home of bustling metropolises, such as Tokyo, on the other, it is a calm and spiritual…
Coronavirus Travel Advice: Is It Safe to Travel?
Mark Bibby Jackson provides some coronavirus travel advice as well as guidance to those people asking the question – is it safe to travel to Europe? As the number of…
Hokkaido Coronavirus State of Emergency
A state of emergency has been declared in the most northern island of Japan, as the Hokkaido coronavirus intensifies, leading to speculation that the Tokyo 2020 Olympic…
Should the Olympics Be Cancelled?
The spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus across the world has already led to the cancellation of major sporting events, including the Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix, and festivals..
6 Exotic Festivals Around the World in 2020
As we enter the new year, Travel Begins at 40 selects six exotic festivals around the world to look forward to, from New Zealand to the US, and Japan to…
2020s Best Solo Travel Experiences
As the global adventure travel market continues to grow, travellers are prioritising unique and authentic experiences that upgrade their trip from a holiday into…
Explore Japan’s Cherry Blossoms
Explore is offering savings of up to £200pp on trips to Japan including its Shogun Trail and Walk Japan – Kumano Kodo Trail trips. To make a trip to Japan…
Japan’s Earliest Cherry Blossoms in Shizuoka
Spring may still feel far away as we get ready for Christmas here in the UK, but in Japan’s Shizuoka prefecture – just one hour from Tokyo by bullet train – it won’t be long…
Tokyo International Film Festival 2022, Japan
Prepare yourself to rub shoulders with film stars and to discover top international movies at one of Asia’s most prestigious competitive film events, the annual Tokyo…