Culture Art Meets History at Sannomaru Shozokan Kim The Museum of the Imperial Collections, Sannomaru Shozokan reopened in November 2023 after construction work was completed. The..
Culture Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 Mid Mar - Early Apr Typically, the Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival is held in Ueno Park from late March to early April. During this celebratory event,..
Planning Currency Conversion & Exchange Rates Tom Roseveare The Japanese landscape for payments has transformed in the last decade to keep pace with the revolution in digital and contactless..
Culture Asakusa Shutter Art Peter Lin Before the crowds show up in Asakusa, a walk along the streets of Nakamise Dori is an interesting experience and allows for viewing..
Culture Kodaira, Honjo City, a Place of Faith and Rich in N... Chikako Takahashi Take a relaxing day trip to Kodaira and you'll find that it can heal both your body and soul!
Culture Yuranza Sébastien Duval Beyond world-class cuisines and arctic-to-jungle landscapes, journeying in Japan is also about wholehearted people, vibrant pe..
Culture Towada City Spring Festival 2025 Early Apr - Early May When Kanchogai Street's cherry trees are looking their best, the annual Towada City Spring Festival takes place. Along with..
Transportation Seishun 18 Kippu: Japan's Cheap Nationwide Train Ti... Veronica Carnevale The Seishun 18 Kippu (Seishun Juhachi Kippu), which translates roughly to Youthful 18 Ticket, offers five days of unlimited nationwide..