Culture Kuguno Hina Doll Exhibition 2026 Mid Mar - Early Apr In the Hida region, where spring arrives later than in other parts of Japan, the tradition of Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival) is observed..
Food New Flavors Coming to Tokyo DisneySea This Spring Kim Bergström Mar 14, 2025 A new, flavorful adventure is coming to Tokyo DisneySea this spring! From April 8th to June 30th, the Tokyo DisneySea Food & Wine..
Accommodation Kyoto Lodging Taxes to Increase From March 2026 Kim Bergström Mar 5, 2025 To address the challenges of overtourism, Kyoto’s municipal government is set to increase its lodging tax from March 2026, wit..
Culture Matcha Green Tea Marche 2026 Mid Mar The Matcha Green Tea Marche is taking place for two days this March at Yoyogi Park, and the event will showcase a diverse rang..
Planning Japan's Best Hidden Travel Spots for 2025 Kim Bergström Mar 1, 2025 For travelers looking to explore Japan beyond the usual hotspots this year, Hotels.com has unveiled its ranking of the top 5 hidden..
Culture Tottori Shan Shan Festival 2026 Aug 13th - Aug 15th Every summer, from August 13th to 15th, Tottori comes alive with the vibrant Shan Shan Festival, one of the region’s largest a..
Activities 4 Ways to Ring in Sakura Season in Japan Kim Bergström As the cherry blossoms bloom and spring arrives in Japan, there are countless ways to immerse yourself in the season beyond simply..
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..