Accommodation DoubleTree by Hilton Opens in Toyama Kim Bergström Many international hotel chains have a presence in Japan, and a newly opened branch of the Doubletree by Hilton in Toyama is ...
Planning Morioka & Fukuoka Make 2023 Travel List Kim Bergström This week, the New York Times offered their recommendations for 52 places to travel for 2023, with Morioka and Fukuoka making...
Culture Japan Umeshu Festival 2027 Kim Bergström Umeshu is a type of Japanese liqueur which is made by steeping ume plums in alcohol and sugar. The Japan Umeshu Festival cele...
Accommodation Gero Onsen's Ryokan From Edo Period Emi Takahata Hot springs are one of the most beloved spots across Japan, and there are tons of onsen facilities in a volcanically active c...
Beauty & Spa YUBUNE TOKYO Veronica Carnevale Located about a three-minute walk from Shinjuku-sanchome Station, YUBUNE is a cosmetics store that not only sells eco-friendl...
Activities Hoshikawa Illumination 2025-2026 Kim Bergström The Hoshikawa Illumination event takes place along Kumagaya's Hoshikawa Street, and it includes around 40,000 sparkling LED l...
Transportation Detective Conan Train Has Launched! Lester Goh The Limited Express Super Hakuto Train is getting a Detective Conan-themed livery as part of the Manga's 30th year anniversar...
Culture Uminaka Candle Night 2026 Kim Bergström The Uminaka Candle Night event has become a much-loved winter tradition in Fukuoka, and it involves the help of local citizen...
Japan Makes Global Hotel Alliance's 2024 Destinations List Kim Bergström The Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) recently surveyed their Discovery loyalty program members on where they're dreaming of visiti...
Culture Tokyo German Village Christmas Market 2026-2027 Kim Bergström Chiba Prefecture's Tokyo German Village provides a slice of Europe in Japan with a Christmas market event.
