Planning G7 May Meetings Affect Travel Plans Justin Velgus G7 summit meetings continue through May 2016, and in Sept 2016, occassionally causing trouble for tourists with closed attrac...
Activities 700km Michinoku Trail English Info Justin Velgus Tohoku picks up advertisement in English of the 700km Michinoku Shiokaze Trail!
Culture Golden Pharaohs and Pyramids Exhibit Justin Velgus From April 22 (Fri) to June 26 (Sun), Sendai City Museum is hosting the Golden Pharaohs and Pyramids Exhibit.
Planning Kumamoto Earthquakes Mandy Bartok The two earthquakes in Kumamoto Prefecture caused significant damage to the local area.
Culture Japanese Peony Garden in Tsukuba Ophelie Feurtey The Tsukuba Peony Garden runs from April 18th–May 22nd.
Food Starbucks Blends Alcohol and Ice Audrey Foo Starbucks Japan created a Wine Fraggino blueberry wine and ice blend drink for the opening of its Starbucks Evenings store.
Activities Book Giveaway Event in Hamura Tyra 'nell Pille-Lu Hamura Public Library in the suburbs of Tokyo will be giving away old books and magazines to Hamura city residents, workers a...
Visa Changes for Asian Visitors Mandy Bartok New rules will double the length of time on multiple-entry visas for Vietnamese and Indian visitors.
Activities SJ50 in Singapore Jerome Lee SJ50 in 2016 celebrates 50 years of great diplomatic relations between Japan and Singapore
Activities Matsushima Oyster & Sake Festival 2016 Justin Velgus This weekend Matsushima, reknown as one of the 3 most scenic spots of Japan, will host its 38th annual oyster festival on Sun...
