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..
Culture Renoir and Cezanne Exhibition 2025 May 29th - Sep 7th Art lovers, take note—Tokyo is set to host an exhibition starting this spring, featuring the works of two iconic painters: Pie..
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 2025 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 Tokyo Deaflympics 2025 Nov 15th - Nov 26th In 2025, Tokyo will make history by hosting the 25th edition of the Deaflympics, marking the first time the event will be held in..
