Food Gunma-chan Cafe 2025 Dec 1st - Dec 14th Japan's culture of mascots takes center stage this winter with the arrival of the limited-time Gunma-chan Cafe, opening on December..
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Transportation Changes Coming to Japan's Departure Tax? Kim Bergström Nov 11, 2025 Looking ahead, lawmakers are expected to begin discussions on possible reforms to Japan's International Departure Tax in fiscal..
Planning JESTA: What Travelers Need to Know Kim Bergström To keep up with growing visitor numbers and to ensure arrival procedures remain smooth, Japan is looking to introduce JESTA (the..
Planning Japan Shines at the Wanderlust Travel Awards Kim Bergström Nov 11, 2025 Japan has once again captured global travel hearts, taking home several top honors in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards for this..
Culture Hie Shrine Momiji Festival 2026 Early - Mid Nov Every autumn, the historic Hie Shrine in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture, transforms into a glowing wonderland for the annual Momiji..
Accommodation 5 Japan Hotels on World's 50 Best List Kim Bergström Nov 1, 2025 Five luxury hotels across Japan have been recognized on this year's World's 50 Best Hotels list, placing the country firmly..
Planning Hokkaido Tops Japan's Prefectural Attractiveness Ra... Kim Bergström Oct 17, 2025 Japan's latest Prefectural Attractiveness Ranking, released by the Brand Research Institute, has once again sparked conversation..