Shopping Consumption Tax Changes for Tourists Coming? Kim Bergström Dec 2, 2024 Starting as early as the 2026 financial year, Japan is looking to shift to a refund-based tax exemption model for travelers, which is commonly used in
Culture Traditional Japanese Sake Brewing Earns UNESCO Reco... Kim Bergström Dec 8, 2024 Japan’s traditional sake brewing has been officially registered as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO, highlighting the cultural and historical
Tokyo Indie Games Summit 2026 Early Mar The Tokyo Indie Games Summit was launched in 2023 in Tokyo's Kichijoji area, and has quickly become a vibrant hub for indie game creators and fans alike
Food Hangyodon Pop-Up Cafe to Hit Four Cities Kim Bergström Feb 12, 2025 beautifully-presented options like the Haru Ranman Float, Sakura Blossom Latte, or... Tokyo: BOX cafe&space Q Plaza Harajuku store, from March 6 – April 20, 2025
Nightlife Tokyo Mega Illumination 2025-2026 Early Nov - Mid Jan when there are no horse racings from October to March. 2024/25 closures... : Dec 1st—6th and Dec 25th–Jan 1st 2025.
Food Haute Couture Cafe Snow Gold Afternoon Tea 2024-2025 Nov 21st 2024 - Jan 27th 2025 Past Event For those seeking a luxurious and seasonal escape in Tokyo this winter, Haute Couture Cafe’s "Snow Gold Afternoon Tea" at its Omotesando branch offers
Planning Osaka Makes Lonely Planet's Best in Travel List Kim Bergström Nov 12, 2024 Released on an annual basis, the Lonely Planet Best in Travel list highlights the top countries, cities, and regions to visit for the upcoming year.
Culture An Ancient Tree Reynald Ventura An Ancient Tree: Visiting a 600-year keyaki (zelkova serrata) in Fukushima
