Planning Kumamoto Earthquakes Mandy Bartok The two earthquakes in Kumamoto Prefecture caused significant damage to the local area.
Activities Sarugakyo Bungy and BBQ Ophelie Feurtey Bungy Japan is welcoming the spring season with a barbecue at our Sarugakyo Bungy site! Spend Saturday, April 30, at Sarugaky...
Culture Japanese Peony Garden in Tsukuba Ophelie Feurtey The Tsukuba Peony Garden runs from April 18th–May 22nd.
Activities Sky Circus Reopens April 2016 Following Renovation Amanda Ho Sky Circus, the observation deck on the top floor of Sunshine 60, was closed for renovations since May last year. Renovations...
Transportation Tohoku Welcomes First Budget Airline Justin Velgus TigerAir Taiwan becomes Tohoku's first low-cost carrier (LCC) starting this June.
Culture Tokyo Craft Market Ophelie Feurtey The organisers of the the Farmer's Market @UNU every Saturday and Sunday in Omotesando, Tokyo, are launching the new event "...
Transportation The Cassiopeia Train Will Be Back Amanda Ho The Cassiopeia returns as a chartered service for packaged tours, running between Ueno Station and Sapporo Station.
Culture Matsushima Temple Hall Reopened Justin Velgus Repairs on the main hall of one of the oldest temples in the Tohoku region is completed in after nearly 7 years.
Culture Seasonal Festivals of Fushimi: Sekku Dolls Ophelie Feurtey Enjoying the spring of Fushimi through traditional Japanese dolls at the Kyocera Museum of Art's special exhibition “Seasonal...
Transportation JR Pass to be Sold in Japan Mandy Bartok The Japan Rail Pass, popular with foreign travelers, will soon be available to purchase within Japan.