Why I loved Nagasaki
Nagasaki was unexpected. Perfect for wandering, uncrowded, with great food and shopping - plus a delightful welcome at the port! It boasts Japan’s oldest arched bridge, and a garden which inspired Puccini’s Madame Butterfly.
The Ancient Forests of Yakushima Island
Yakushima Island, Japan, is covered in a forest of cedar. Many of the trees here are at least 1000 years old, with some nearing 7000 years.