Culture Castle Stays in Japan Kim Bergström Looking for something a little different to your usual hotel or ryokan on your trip to Japan? While castles are often thought...
Transportation Transit Guide: Japan Bus Pass Tiffany Aguilar The Japan Bus Pass by Willer Travel provides flexible access to highway buses and overnight buses.
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...
Culture All-Japan Shimotsukare Contest 2027 Kim Bergström The All-Japan Shimotsukare Contest returns this year after a five-year hiatus, and it celebrates this traditional dish from T...
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 (2026) Joanna Ligon Discover 40 of the best places to see cherry blossoms in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and beyond this spring!
Culture Hokkaido Named a Destination to Watch in 2025 Kim Bergström ABTA’s (Association of British Travel Agents) Destinations to Watch list for 2025 highlights emerging travel destinations bas...
Culture Nagoya Handmade Marche 2027 Kim Bergström The Nagoya Handmade Marche brings one of Japan's largest handmade festivals to Aichi for the first time, and is set to featur...
Transportation JR East to Launch First Ever Shinkansen Mystery Game Kim Bergström Travel enthusiasts and puzzle lovers are in for a fun new experience starting in late February. JR East’s Niigata Branch has ...
Culture Miyakejima: An Island Adventure From Land to Sea Veronica Carnevale Miyakejima is located approximately 180 kilometers south of mainland Tokyo and is a part of the Izu Islands. With Mt. Oyama—a...
