Himeji Castle Entry Fees to Rise From 2026 Kim Bergström Feb 18, 2025 If you are planning a visit to Himeji Castle, 2025 might be the year to do it—the iconic destination will be raising its entra..
Transportation Direct Bus Operating From Kyoto Station to Expo 2025 Kim Bergström Feb 17, 2025 Travelers heading to the highly anticipated 2025 Japan International Expo (Osaka-Kansai Expo) will benefit from a new express bus..
Shopping Myaku-Myaku Meets Japanese Kogei Kim Bergström Feb 17, 2025 The 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo will feature a variety of exclusive collaboration products inspired by the official mascot, Myaku-M..
Activities Pokémon GO at EXPO 2025 Osaka-Kansai Kim Bergström Feb 17, 2025 As part of EXPO 2025 Osaka-Kansai, a Pokémon GO event will offer an immersive experience where visitors can encounter Pokémon ..
Activities Japan's Top Sakura Spot According to Lonely Planet Kim Bergström Feb 15, 2025 It's hard to pick a top sakura spot in Japan, because there are so many incredible destinations—but the team at Lonely Pla..
2000th Starbucks Store to Open in Japan Kim Bergström Feb 13, 2025 Japan's first Starbucks store—and the first outside North America—opened in Ginza back in the summer of 1996. It seems fit..
Transportation Tohoku Shinkansen a Top 2025 Train Journey Kim Bergström Feb 13, 2025 National Geographic published their Best Train Trips in the World compilation for 2025 this week, and a popular Japanese route..
Food Hangyodon Pop-Up Cafe to Hit Four Cities Kim Bergström Feb 12, 2025 To mark the 40th anniversary of Hangyodon, the beloved half-fishman character from Sanrio, a pop-up cafe event is taking place for..