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
Transportation Princess Cruises Boosts Japan Itineraries in 2027 Kim Bergström Aug 8, 2025 Princess Cruises has announced its 2027 Japan cruise season, which will be the largest in the company's history.
Activities Universal Studios Japan Welcomes Mario in 2021 Serena Ogawa Universal Studios Japan Osaka will open its Super Nintendo World in February 2021
Planning Yamaguchi Makes NY Times 2024 Travel List Kim Bergström Jan 11, 2024 The New York Times recently released their "52 Places to Visit in 2024" list, and Yamaguchi made the cut.
Japan Sees Record Visitors in 2015 Mandy Bartok Jan 25, 2016 Japan sees a record number of tourists in 2015, nearly topping 20 million.
Culture MOT Annual 2020: Invisible Powers 2020 Mid Nov - Mid Feb Past Event The 2020 event looks at the invisible powers around us such as gravity, magnetism, and friction, with works on display centered on depicting those themes
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