UN World Conference in Sendai Justin Velgus The 3rd UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction will be hosted in Sendai March 14th-18th, 2015.
Date Bushotai: Sendai Welcome Squad Laura Welch Sendai wouldn't be here without Date Masamune, so who better to promote tourism in the area? Date Bushotai is a sort of actin...
Universal Studios Japan Sets Record Geoff Day Universal Studios Japan sets record high in number of visitors. Magic was the theme of 2014, when the Wizarding World of Harr...
Culture Fast Skytree Ticket for Tourists Tom Roseveare Tokyo Skytree has now begun selling a special 'Fast Skytree Ticket' for international visitors.
Godzilla-sized Buddhas take Top 10 Justin Velgus Of the Top 10 highest statues in the world, three of them can be found Japan. Perhaps more surprising is they are all images ...
Tokyo's Bridgestone Museum to Close Peter Sidell From May 18 2015, the Bridgestone Museum of Art in Tokyo's Kyobashi district will close for a renovation lasting several years.
Culture 18 Sites on 'Japan Heritage' List Claire Rieuneau Japanese government chooses 18 cultural sites as part of ‘Japan Heritage’ to promote tourism
Hoshino Resorts Accepts Tattoos Claire Rieuneau Hoshino Resort chain will allow guests with small tattoos if they accept to cover them with 8 cm x 10 cm stickers. Operation ...
Second Oldest Aquarium to Close Justin Velgus Marinepia in Matsuhima, Miyagi Prefecture is the second oldest aquarium in Japan. It will close 10 May 2015.
Hirosaki Castle to be Relocated Justin Velgus Hirosaki Castle in Aomori Prefecture is to be relocated in 2015 to begin a ten year repair project of the castle walls.
Kyoto Bicycle-Friendly City by 2020 Claire Rieuneau Kyoto will became a bicycle-friendly city by 2020.
Free Wi-Fi Now on Tohoku Shinkansen Claire Rieuneau Since May 1, Japan Railways offers free Wi-Fi to its customers on Tohoku Shinkansen. Free-Wifi service is also available in a...
Short Tours for Layover Passengers Claire Rieuneau Short Tours for layover passengers at Narita Airport since March 2015
Partnership Between Hilton and ANA Claire Rieuneau The "Experience More" partnership between Hilton and ANA for passengers between Tokyo and Honolulu.
