The Japanese City Set to Shine in 2026 Kim Bergström Long considered Japan's quiet achiever, Nagoya is stepping confidently into the global spotlight after being named one of the...
Activities 119 Years of Ebisukō Fireworks Emi Takahata Every mid-November, Nagano’s long-standing tradition lights up the crisp winter sky with the 119th Ebisukō Fireworks Festival...
Tokyo's teamLab Planets Takes Top Asia Title Kim Bergström teamLab's hugely popular digital art museum in Tokyo has once again claimed one of the travel industry's most coveted honors....
Hamburger Festival 2026 Joanna Ligon The ultimate burger festival returns to Tokyo Bay! Burger lovers from all over Japan are invited to gather at Odaiba’s specia...
Culture Doge Day 2026 Zz Doge Day is a celebration of the life and times of Kabosu with her owner Atsuko Sato (Kabosumama), a chance to remember her “...
Sumida River Sumi-Yume Art Project 2026 Kim Bergström Running from the start of September to late December, the Sumida River Sumi-Yume Art Project invites visitors to explore a wo...
New Tourist Rules Coming to Hakuba Kim Bergström Planning a ski trip to Hakuba this winter? The Nagano mountain village is famous worldwide for its powder snow and stunning a...
11 Accommodation Ryokan Onomichi Nishiyama Peter Lin Ryokan Onomichi Nishiyama is a beautiful ryokan located away from the main Onomichi city center. It is a restful and hospita...
8 Culture Tottori Sand Museum in 2025: A Celebration of Japan Dermot Killoran Here you can see lifelike works of sculptured art in sand featuring historical or contemporary vignettes set to the theme cho...
Activities Best Beaches Near Tokyo H. Fern Just a short trip from Tokyo, these coastal getaways make for the perfect quick escape! From family-friendly beaches to seasi...
