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...
Shopping SNOOPY Village Opens in Kawagoe Kim Bergström A new spot for Snoopy fans has just opened in Japan, with SNOOPY Village welcoming visitors in the historic city of Kawagoe f...
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 6 Must-See Sakura Spots in Nikko Kim Bergström During cherry blossom season, Nikko transforms into a pink-hued wonderland, with blooms lasting over a month from late March ...
Activities Night Sakura Pilgrimage at Yasukuni Shrine 2026 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...
Activities Lake Sagami Sakura Run 2026 Kim Bergström Lake Sagami MORI MORI is set to host the Lake Sagami Sakura Run in late March, and the event has now been running for five ye...
Culture All-Japan Shimotsukare Contest 2027 Kim Bergström The All-Japan Shimotsukare Contest returns this year after a five-year hiatus, and it celebrates this traditional dish from T...