jigokudani monkey park

Monkeys in a Japanese hot spring

When the winter becomes too much, these snow monkeys head to the hot spring. This incredible natural sight in Japan has to be seen for yourself!

things to do in kamakura

Fighting for the samurais

For a city once the centre of Japan’s power, it was sad to be rejected for the World Heritage List. After all, this is the birthplace of the samurai.

tetsujin 28 statue

The huge robot that saved a city

An enormous robot statue stands over this Japanese city, as if protecting it from something. But perhaps it has already saved the day!

nara temples

World Heritage Sites of Nara

The old capital of Japan, Nara, has some of the most beautiful temples and shrines in the country. A collection of them is now on the World Heritage List.