Planning Japan's First Sakura Projections for 2026 Kim Bergström Dec 19, 2025 On December 18th, the Japan Meteorological Corporation (JMC) published its first cherry blossom forecast for 2026, giving travelers..
Activities More Fun Coming to Oita for Sanrio Fans Kim Bergström Dec 11, 2025 If you're heading to Kyushu soon, Oita has something exciting on the horizon. Sanrio is beginning a major makeover of its long-running..
Accommodation Tokyo to Introduce 3 Percent Lodging Tax From 2027 Kim Bergström Nov 28, 2025 The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has announced that it intends to move from the current fixed-fee system to a percentage-based..
Shopping Japan's First Official Tamagotchi Factory! Opens Kim Bergström Nov 26, 2025 Tamagotchi Factory!, Japan's first official Tamagotchi shop, opened on November 22th, 2025 at Tokyu Plaza Harajuku's Harakado..
Transportation Changes Coming to Japan's Departure Tax? Kim Bergström Nov 11, 2025 Looking ahead, lawmakers are expected to begin discussions on possible reforms to Japan's International Departure Tax in fiscal..
Planning Japan Shines at the Wanderlust Travel Awards Kim Bergström Nov 11, 2025 Japan has once again captured global travel hearts, taking home several top honors in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards for this..
Accommodation 5 Japan Hotels on World's 50 Best List Kim Bergström Nov 1, 2025 Five luxury hotels across Japan have been recognized on this year's World's 50 Best Hotels list, placing the country firmly..
Planning Hokkaido Tops Japan's Prefectural Attractiveness Ra... Kim Bergström Oct 17, 2025 Japan's latest Prefectural Attractiveness Ranking, released by the Brand Research Institute, has once again sparked conversation..