Accommodation Tokyo to Introduce 3 Percent Lodging Tax From 2027 Kim Bergström The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has announced that it intends to move from the current fixed-fee system to a percentage-bas...
Food Gunma-chan Cafe 2025 Kim Bergström Japan's culture of mascots takes center stage this winter with the arrival of the limited-time Gunma-chan Cafe, opening on De...
Activities Christmas Station in Yase 2025 Kim Bergström Kyoto's scenic mountainside railway line transforms into a festive gathering place each winter with the return of Christmas S...
Accommodation Celebrate Christmas in Style at Grand Hyatt Tokyo Ryan Noble Celebrate the season at Grand Hyatt Tokyo. Cozy up to grand decorations, charity initiatives, exquisite dining, indulgent swe...
Accommodation See Southern Japan with Kirishima As Your Gateway Joanna Ligon Soothe your senses in Kirishima’s nature and experience Kirishima Kokusai Hotel’s hospitality.
Shopping Japan's First Official Tamagotchi Factory! Opens Kim Bergström Tamagotchi Factory!, Japan's first official Tamagotchi shop, opened on November 22th, 2025 at Tokyu Plaza Harajuku's Harakado...
Culture Exploring Japan Through the Seasons: Three First-Time Classic Tours Japan Travel Experience Japan’s beauty across seasons with JapanTravel’s First-Time Classic Tours. Summer beaches, winter serenity, or spr...
Food An Immersive Look Into Akita’s Food Heritage Veronica Carnevale Let’s uncover the meaning and delicious flavors of Akita’s gastronomy, whether it’s pickled vegetables or fish, savory noodle...
Transportation Changes Coming to Japan's Departure Tax? Kim Bergström Looking ahead, lawmakers are expected to begin discussions on possible reforms to Japan's International Departure Tax in fisc...
Planning JESTA: What Travelers Need to Know Kim Bergström To keep up with growing visitor numbers and to ensure arrival procedures remain smooth, Japan is looking to introduce JESTA (...
