First Sakura Forecast Released for 2025 Kim Bergström Jan 13, 2025 It's that time of year—the Japan Meteorological Corporation (JMC) have released their first sakura blooming projections for the 2025 season.
Activities Japan's Best Winter Adventures for 2026 Kim Bergström As the world looks ahead to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, winter... legendary powder, volcanic landscapes, and a deep-rooted winter culture, 2026
Food Miyoko Schinner: Japan Vegan Tour 2026 Veronica Carnevale during cherry blossom season Tour details Period: 20 March – 29 March 2026... Exclusive: Limited capacity Tour page: Miyoko Schinner: Japan Vegan Tour 2026
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, with the goal of managing the
Tokyo Named As a Budget-Friendly Travel Spot for 2024 Kim Bergström Apr 1, 2024 s Post Office Holiday Money Report for 2024 saw Tokyo take out fourth spot as one of the year's most economical travel spots.
Japan Named Favorite Holiday Country at 2025 ULTRAs Kim Bergström Nov 27, 2025 Japan was recently announced as the world's Favorite Holiday Country at the 2025 Ultratravel Awards, known as the ULTRAs, in Dubai.
Activities The 2020 Olympic Games: Tokyo Stadium Elena Lisina At the 2020 Olympic Games, Tokyo Stadium will host football and rugby as well as modern pentathlon, including the swimming, fencing, riding and laser-run
Planning Hokkaido Adding Lodging Tax From 2026 Kim Bergström Dec 29, 2024 overtourism challenges, the Hokkaido Prefectural Assembly passed a bill this December to introduce an accommodation tax which will take effect in April 2026