Shopping Consumption Tax Changes for Tourists Coming? Kim Bergström Dec 2, 2024 Starting as early as the 2026 financial year, Japan is looking to shift to a refund-based tax exemption model for travelers, which is commonly used in
14 Culture Hosenji Temple In Izu-Taga Peter Sidell In the seaside town Izu-Taga near Tokyo's resort getaway Atami on the Izu peninsula in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Hosenji is a small, charming Buddhist
Planning Nikko Named One of Six Top Places to Travel in 2026 Kim Bergström Oct 16, 2025 recent list reported on by Forbes and compiled by luxury travel network OvationNetwork has named Nikko one of the world's six top destinations to visit in 2026
Transportation Seishun 18 Kippu: Japan's Cheap Nationwide Train Ti... Veronica Carnevale announced some major changes to the Seishun 18 ticket commencing in Winter 2024... /2025 November 26–January 8 (3-day pass) November 26–January 6 (5-day pass
Activities Skeleton Flowers in Japan Veronica Carnevale Place name Prefecture Best time to visit Helpful links Past info Mt.... to mid-June Sankayou in Shirakami Sanchi N/A Ozegahara (Hatomachi-toge Pass
Planning Yamagata One of Nat Geo's Best Places to Visit in 2026 Kim Bergström Oct 22, 2025 Yamagata Prefecture has been named on National Geographic's Best of the World 2026 list this week, highlighting it as one of the most exciting destinations
12 Culture Kotoku-ji Temple in Izu-Taga Peter Sidell If you're in Izu-Taga near Atami on the Izu Peninsula, possibly to
Tokyo Named As a Budget-Friendly Travel Spot for 2024 Kim Bergström Apr 1, 2024 s Post Office Holiday Money Report for 2024 saw Tokyo take out fourth spot as one of the year's most economical travel spots.