Accommodation Nara Beyond the Crowds With Two Peaceful Retreats Joanna Ligon For travelers seeking a quieter side of Nara, we have several sightseeing sites that offer a glimpse into the region’s artist...
Accommodation Explore Ishigaki From Town to Shore on a Two-Hotel Escape Joanna Ligon To experience Ishigaki island beaches and its surrounding attractions at their fullest, it helps to know where to begin. Here...
Culture Anime Pilgrimage Comes to FamilyMart Kim Bergström Anime fans in Japan will soon have a new kind of pilgrimage destination, thanks to a collaboration between convenience store ...
Activities The Ultimate Guide to Astrotourism in Japan Veronica Carnevale In this comprehensive guide, we will introduce starry sky destinations, night tours, and celestial events across Japan.
Culture Japan’s Biggest Attractions in 2026: PokéPark Kanto, Nara Prison Hotel & More Ryan Noble From PokéPark and the Hoshinoya Hotel Prison to new city parks and striking Japanese architecture, here are all the reasons t...
Culture Tenryo Kuse Sakura Festival 2027 Kim Bergström Set along the banks of the Asahikawa River, the Tenryo Kuse Sakura Festival highlights one of the area's most scenic seasonal...
Culture Ibara Cherry Blossom Festival 2027 Kim Bergström The Ibara Cherry Blossom Festival invites visitors to enjoy illuminated sakura along the riverbank, where lantern light and r...
Culture Sumida Okinawa Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Tokyo's Sumida Ward will come alive with the sights, sounds, and flavors of Okinawa this May as the Sumida Okinawa Festival t...
Transportation Spot Ditto on the Hanzomon Line Kim Bergström Metamon, better known as Ditto in English, is the focus of a special campaign on the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line. The promotion...
Shopping Two Tokyo Beauty Stores Among World's Best Kim Bergström Two Tokyo spots have recently landed on Conde Nast Traveler's list of the world's best beauty stores.