It’s that time of the year again. Evenings are long and dark, the wind is often strong and howling, often gentle and murmuring, but chilling you to the bone nonetheless. The leaves have scattered themselves on the ground and you can’t escape a curious crunching sound no matter where you walk. It’s the time when the spirits roam free.

With the Japanese Rugby World Cup and Joanna Lumley bursting onto our television screens recently, we’ve been lapping up all things Japan.

Last week, we left Joanna Lumley amidst the bright lights and bustle of Tokyo, Japan’s hyperactive capital. Episode 2 opens with a dramatic reminder of the city’s chaos; vast crowds of people, neon billboards flashing against the dark night skies, and non-stop traffic.

Don’t waste precious holiday time worrying what souvenirs to pick up from your travels, get stuck into this handy guide and make your shopping trips a cinch!

Economic development, technological advancement, and futuristic urbanisation – China has achieved enormous growth in the last few decades.

Holidays in Asia often turn out to be culinary expeditions thanks to the diverse range of dishes available across the entire continent, and with Rail Discoveries you get ample opportunity to taste as many as you can manage!

This week on ITV, Joanna Lumley is in the land of the rising sun, Japan, for part 1 of a 3-part adventure through a destination renowned for being as diverse as it is compelling.

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