Activities The 2020 Olympic Games: Miyagi Stadium Elena Lisina Miyagi Stadium located in Rifu will host football matches during the 2020 Olympic Games.
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
Planning Japan To Issue New Banknotes in July 2024 Tom Roseveare Jun 17, 2024 From July 3rd 2024, the Bank of Japan will be issuing new banknotes for the main denominations of 10,000 yen, 5,000 yen and 1,000 yen, a change announced
Activities Tokyo 2020 Summer Paralympic Games 2021 Aug 24th - Sep 5th 2021 Past Event From 25 August to 6 September 2020, the Tokyo 2020 Summer Paralympic Games will take place in Japan's capital, Tokyo.
Transportation Japan Scores Highly on 2023 Best Airports List Kim Bergström Dec 21, 2023 specifically comes from flights taken between 1st January to 30th September 2023
Culture World Theatre Festival Shizuoka 2025: Where the Cit... Apr 26th - May 6th 2025 Past Event All the world’s a stage at the 2025 edition of World Theatre Festival Shizuoka, where the city’s streets, parks, and historic sites transform into spaces