Activities PokéPark Kanto Set to Open in Spring 2026 Kim Bergström Some big news for Pokémon fans around the world: PokéPark Kanto, the first ever permanent Pokémon-themed park, is officially ...
Activities GiGO Chofu Kim Bergström Travelers eager to experience Japan’s famous arcade scene have a brand-new hotspot to explore. GiGO Chofu, which opened on Ju...
Culture Claude Monet: Questioning Nature 2026 Kim Bergström Art lovers heading to Japan in 2026 will have a rare opportunity to experience one of the year's most significant exhibitions...
Activities Hydrangea Walk at Showa Kinen Park 2026 Kim Bergström From early June to early July, Tokyo's Showa Kinen Park transforms into a lush, rainy season paradise for its annual Hydrange...
Activities Night Sakura Pilgrimage at Yasukuni Shrine 2027 Kim Bergström For three nights in late March, Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine will host the Night Cherry Blossom Pilgrimage, an event that invites ...
Activities 5 Reasons to Visit Showa Kinen Park in Spring Kim Bergström Tokyo's Showa Kinen Park is one beautiful place well worth exploring during the spring season, and this guide covers five gre...
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...
Culture Year-Round Escapes Along Japan’s Edo Roads Geoff Day You’ve probably heard of Japan’s modern Golden Route, which connects some of the country’s most popular cities—but long befor...
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...
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...