Culture Suica 2026 and Beyond: What’s New and What’s Cool Joanna Ligon Wider usability across regions: Starting in spring 2027, the Suica service... Code payment functionality: By autumn 2026, the new Suica app will support
Activities Mt. Fuji Hike 2025: New Safety Rules & Registration... Joanna Ligon Shizuoka Prefecture introduces new climbing regulations in 2025 for the Fujinomiya, Gotemba, and Subashiri trails during the climbing season from July
Qantas Names Miyakojima a Top Destination for 2026 Kim Bergström Dec 26, 2025 Qantas Airways' decision to name Miyakojima as one of its 26 places to visit in 2026 highlights a side of Japan that feels markedly different from its
Osaka's Streets Go Smoke-free Ahead of Expo 2025 Kim Bergström Feb 4, 2025 contribute to a healthier, cleaner, and more welcoming environment for visitors, and Osaka has taken steps to ensure this is the case in the leadup to Expo 2025
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 "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.
Culture Fashion in Japan 1945-2020: Shimane 2021 Mar 20th - May 16th 2021 Past Event A special exhibition at the Iwami Museum in Shimane introduces Japanese fashion from the postwar period to the present, and some..
Activities Hokkaido One of 6 Best Places to Ski in 2026 Kim Bergström Dec 22, 2025 For travelers looking to build an active winter trip in Japan, the BBC recently named Hokkaido as one of the six best places globally to ski in 2026.