Culture Historic Nara Sites Aim to Join UNESCO List Kim Bergström In an exciting development, Japan has officially recommended the ancient capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara (located in present-d...
Culture Osaka E-Pass Tiffany Aguilar The Osaka e-Pass is a convenient and cost effective way to knock out all of the city’s popular sightseeing spots during your ...
Planning Kurabito Stay Wins Grand Prize at the Japan Travel Awards 2025 Kim Bergström The Japan Travel Awards were launched in 2021, and they celebrate innovative tourism initiatives that go beyond being mere to...
Transportation Yumeshima Station Kim Bergström Opened on January 19th, Yumeshima Station is poised to play a pivotal role as a primary entry point for the Expo 2025 Osaka-K...
Planning Toyama: Top 10 Things to Do Kim Bergström Sitting on the Sea of Japan coastline, Toyama Prefecture is known for its natural beauty, traditional arts and crafts, and va...
Planning Winter in Japan: Your Seasonal Guide Joanna Ligon Whether you’re a local accustomed to this seasonal shift or a tourist visiting Japan for the first time, winter can be as cha...
Transportation All Aboard the One Piece Shinkansen Kim Bergström This year, One Piece fans visiting Japan will have a new way to experience the world of the Straw Hat Pirates—with the launch...
Planning Japan Claims Two Spots on Nat Geo's 20 Must-Book Trips for 2026 Kim Bergström According to National Geographic Traveler's latest round-up of must-book adventures for 2026, the experiences gaining the mos...
Planning Tokyo a Top Global Spot for Solo Female Travel Kim Bergström Travel + Leisure recently named Tokyo one of the world's 15 best destinations for solo female travelers, recognizing cities w...
Culture Hiragasa Naked Pilgrimage 2027 Kim Bergström Held each winter in Iwate's Hachimantai City, the Hiragasa Naked Pilgrimage is one of Japan's more unusual cold weather tradi...
