TIME OUT JAPAN GUIDE

Tran Anh Hung’s much-anticipated screen version of Haruki Murakami’s bestselling novel, Norwegian Wood is set to open at UK cinemas from 11th March. We have a copy of the film's soundtrack and a signed poster to give away and InsideJapan Tours have put together a Norwegian Wood Holiday for all those who are inspired by the film to visit Japan.

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Exciting new Japan holidays include the ultimate foodie tour of Japan with InsideJapan Tours; Japan's cherry blossom season with Jaltour; Walking and sightseeing with hfholidays; and Japan Journeys’ Hidden Splendour of Japan Cruise.

Latest offers include 5 nights in Tokyo and flights from £940 with etours Japan and 3 nights in Tokyo and flights from £759 with British Airways.

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To celebrate the paperback launch of David Mitchell's rapturously reviewed The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet, set in Nagasaki Japan, we are giving away 10 signed copies of the book.

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Japan is Asia’s four-season outdoor playground. Each season creates new opportunities for adventure and recreation throughout a diverse natural landscape. Visit our new Japan Adventures website where you will find movies and guides to adventure activities in Japan’s “green” and “white” seasons.

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In channel FIVE’s new series, Justin Lee Collins: Turning Japanese, Justin visited Japan on a mission to learn more about the people and customs behind Japan’s eccentric side. We've put together a guide to the places he visited  for all those people who would like to have their very own Justin Lee Collins-style crazy Japanese adventure.

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In the 2011 Wanderlust Travel Awards, readers voted Japan into the top 10 in the Top Country, Top Airline, Top Worldwide Airport and Top City categories.

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ANA doubles baggage allowance on all European routes; BA launches flights to Tokyo's Haneda Airport; and JAL is named world's most punctual airline and announces a new logo.

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Each month we add new gourmet, outdoor, cool and traditional Japan travel features to our website. This month we have Hokkaido's Snow & Ice Festivals by Rough Guide author Simon Richmond; Architecture in Tokyo by Japanese design and pop culture expert Jean Snow; Skiing in Hakuba by World Snowboarding Guide author Sarah Mulholland; and Depachika Food Halls by acclaimed food writer Michael Booth.