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
Shopping Tokyo 2020 Official Online Shop Marie Wermeille May 21, 2018 Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games has launched its official online shop where you can find anything you need designed with the official Tokyo 2020
Activities Super Nintendo World: Still Coming in 2020? Serena Ogawa Dec 9, 2019 [March 9, 2021] Great news!... Super Nintendo World will officially open on March 18, 2021!
Planning Booking.com's 2026 Travel Trends Fit Japan Perfectly Kim Bergström Booking.com's 2026 Travel Trend Forecast highlights "The Era of YOU," a shift toward travel that reflects individuality, personal meaning, and interest-driven
Planning Japan on Safest Travel List for 2026 Kim Bergström Oct 17, 2025 It's good news for visitors to Japan, which once again ranks among the world's safest countries for travel in 2026, coming in ninth on the latest list
Food Gyukatsu and Art Unite at Expo 2025 Kim Bergström Apr 14, 2025 One of Japan’s most beloved beef cutlet brands is stepping into the global spotlight at Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai.
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 as they explore the Expo
Accommodation Hoshinoya Nara Prison Opening in 2026 Kim Bergström Nov 11, 2025 However, Hoshino Resorts is about to change that with the opening of Hoshinoya Nara Prison in April 2026.