Himeji Castle Entry Fees to Rise From 2026 Kim Bergström If you are planning a visit to Himeji Castle, 2025 might be the year to do it—the iconic destination will be raising its entr...
Starbucks Announces Sakura-inspired Frappuccino Kim Bergström In Japan, seasonal drinks are incredibly popular, with limited-edition beverages celebrating the changing times of the year. ...
Fun Expo 2025 Souvenirs to Take Home Kim Bergström One of the best parts of attending an Expo is the unique souvenirs that capture the spirit of the event, and they make for pe...
Osaka's Streets Go Smoke-free Ahead of Expo 2025 Kim Bergström Smoke-free urban areas contribute to a healthier, cleaner, and more welcoming environment for visitors, and Osaka has taken s...
TripAdvisor Names Osaka, Kyoto Top Solo Travel Spots Kim Bergström Recently, the popular online travel platform TripAdvisor released their compilation of the best destinations for solo travel ...
Transportation Alaska Airlines Adds New Tokyo Route Kim Bergström Alaska Airlines will introduce nonstop flights between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Tokyo Narita Internatio...
Planning Hokkaido Adding Lodging Tax From 2026 Kim Bergström In response to overtourism challenges, the Hokkaido Prefectural Assembly passed a bill this December to introduce an accommod...
Food Flipper's to Launch Limited Time Sanrio Menu Kim Bergström Starting on January 15th, 2025, the beloved brunch cafe chain FLIPPER'S will introduce a special collaboration menu featuring...
Planning Kyoto, Ryukyu Islands Named As Top 2025 Travel Spots Kim Bergström Kyoto and the Ryukyu Islands were recognized by lifestyle and fashion publication Vogue as two of their top destinations to v...
Culture Traditional Japanese Sake Brewing Earns UNESCO Recognition Kim Bergström Japan’s traditional sake brewing has been officially registered as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO, highlighting th...