Experience Exceptional: Japan by Sea with Smithsonian Journeys

  At North Travel, we believe in working with you to craft journeys that go beyond the ordinary. This exclusive Treasures of Japan by Sea onboard one of Ponant’s exquisite ships and in partnership with Smithsonian Journeys, offers discerning travelers an exceptional way to experience Japan’s rich heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant culture—all from the comfort of the beautiful […]

Japan in Autumn: When the Ordinary Becomes Extraordinary

There’s a particular slant of light in Japan come autumn—golden, honeyed, almost liquid—that transforms everyday moments into something sublime. A simple walk down a Kyoto backstreet becomes a procession through tunnels of flaming maples. A humble street vendor’s roasted sweet potato tastes like the essence of the season itself. An onsen soak becomes a meditation […]