Hirosaki Castle to be Relocated Justin Velgus Hirosaki Castle in Aomori Prefecture is to be relocated in 2015 to begin a ten year repair project of the castle walls.
Second Oldest Aquarium to Close Justin Velgus Marinepia in Matsuhima, Miyagi Prefecture is the second oldest aquarium in Japan. It will close 10 May 2015.
Hoshino Resorts Accepts Tattoos Claire Rieuneau Hoshino Resort chain will allow guests with small tattoos if they accept to cover them with 8 cm x 10 cm stickers. Operation ...
Culture 18 Sites on 'Japan Heritage' List Claire Rieuneau Japanese government chooses 18 cultural sites as part of ‘Japan Heritage’ to promote tourism
Tokyo's Bridgestone Museum to Close Peter Sidell From May 18 2015, the Bridgestone Museum of Art in Tokyo's Kyobashi district will close for a renovation lasting several years.
Maglev Train Hits New 603kph Speed Record Tom Roseveare The MLX-01 bullet train set a new speed record of 603kph (374.69mph) on April 21st during renewed testing in Tsuru, Yamanashi...
Fujisan Station Hotel Opens April 16th Tom Roseveare The newly refurbished Fujisan Station Hotel (rebranded from the previous “Fujiyoshida City Hotel”) opens from April 16th inco...
Hands Free Travel in Japan Aya Sakaguchi This new service to temporary store and transport luggage in English through courier services was developed under the logo "H...