Activities Japan's Top Sakura Spot According to Lonely Planet Kim Bergström It's hard to pick a top sakura spot in Japan, because there are so many incredible destinations—but the team at Lonely Planet...
Activities Day Trips From Osaka: Explore Beyond the Expo Kim Bergström As the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo approaches, many visitors will flock to the city to experience this once-in-a-lifetime event. H...
Activities 6 Must-See Winter Destinations in Nikko Kim Bergström Nikko, located just north of Tokyo, is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and rich history. During the winter months, t...
Activities Best Places to See Cherry Blossoms in Japan Joanna Ligon Say goodbye to winter, and discover 40 cherry blossom spots around Japan this spring!
Activities 7 Sakura Spots Outside Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto Kim Bergström To avoid overtourism and experience a more tranquil side of Japan, it’s well worth exploring some lesser-known sakura viewing...
Activities World Athletics Championships 2025 Kim Bergström From September 13th to 21st, Tokyo will host the 20th edition of the World Athletics Championships at the Japan National Stad...
Activities Snoopy Studios Reopening at USJ Kim Bergström Fans of Snoopy and the Peanuts gang have something to look forward to at Universal Studios Japan, with the much-anticipated r...
Activities Naked Meets Nijo Castle 2025 Kim Bergström This summer, Kyoto's Nijo Castle will be transformed into a multisensory nighttime art experience with “NAKED meets Nijo Cast...
Activities Yakushiike Park Iris and Hydrangea Festival 2026 Kim Bergström At Yakushiike Park in Machida, you can enjoy both hydrangeas and irises at the one beautifully landscaped destination.
Activities Miffy Wonder Square Opening This June Kim Bergström Fans of the beloved Dutch picture book character Miffy have something new to look forward to in Japan this summer. Huis Ten B...