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..
Planning Fukuoka Named a Top Detour Destination in 2025 Kim Bergström Nov 28, 2024 A "detour destination" refers to an additional location added to a primary travel itinerary to enhance the overall trip, and the..
Planning Ginzan Onsen Caps Visitor Numbers This Winter Kim Bergström Nov 26, 2024 In efforts to try and keep the charm of the town intact, Ginzan Onsen will implement visitor number caps at certain times of the..
Planning "Forest Architecture" Taking Shape at Expo 2025 Osaka Kim Bergström Nov 24, 2024 As Expo 2025 Osaka approaches, Takenaka Corporation’s innovative “Forest Architecture” project is taking shape.
Transportation Kumamoto Says Sayonara to IC Cards Kim Bergström Nov 23, 2024 A number of bus and train operators in Kumamoto Prefecture have ceased accepting IC cards for fare payment as of November 16th,..
Planning Nikko Featured on Fodor's Go List 2025 Kim Bergström Nov 15, 2024 It's the time of year where various travel publications distribute their lists of places to visit in the coming twelve months,..
Food Tokyo Takes 2nd Place on Top Coffee Cities List Kim Bergström Apr 15, 2024 Tokyo recently received second place honors on Food & Wine's 10 Top Cities for Coffee list, beaten out only by Copenhagen in..
Activities “JAL Fantastic Journey Express” Flies in the Air Runa Nov 11, 2024 “JAL Fantastic Journey Express,” a specially decorated airplane inspired by Fantasy Springs, the eighth theme port at Tokyo Di..
