Nightlife Torch Tower Meets Tokyo in 2027 Serena Ogawa Sep 28, 2020 Torch Tower—aimed for a 2027 completion—will be 390 meters tall, tall enough... Tokiwabashi Tower is expected to be completed in 2021.
Activities The 2020 Olympic Games: Miyagi Stadium Elena Lisina Miyagi Stadium located in Rifu will host football matches during the 2020 Olympic Games.
Activities Universal Studios Japan Welcomes Mario in 2021 Serena Ogawa Universal Studios Japan Osaka will open its Super Nintendo World in February 2021
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!
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
Activities PokéPark Kanto Set to Open in Spring 2026 Kim Bergström Jul 23, 2025 Some big news for Pokémon fans around the world: PokéPark Kanto, the first ever permanent Pokémon-themed park, is officially set to open in spring of 2026
Japan Sees Record Visitors in 2015 Mandy Bartok Jan 25, 2016 Japan sees a record number of tourists in 2015, nearly topping 20 million.
Himeji Castle Entry Fees to Rise From 2026 Kim Bergström Feb 18, 2025 If you are planning a visit to Himeji Castle, 2025 might be the year to do it—the iconic destination will be raising its entrance fees by over 100% early