Culture Simose Art Museum Wins Prix Versailles Kim Bergström Dec 5, 2024 The Simose Art Museum in Hiroshima opened in March 2023, and has attracted... The museums field was a new addition in 2024, to celebrate the 10 year
Food Bills Unveils New Spring/Summer Menu Kim Bergström Apr 18, 2025 Starting on April 22nd, all Bills locations across Japan will unveil their Spring/Summer 2025 menu, themed “Mediterranean Comfort Food.”
Tokyo Indie Games Summit 2026 Early Mar The Tokyo Indie Games Summit was launched in 2023 in Tokyo's Kichijoji area, and has quickly become a vibrant hub for indie game creators and fans alike
Culture SPY×FAMILY Exhibition 2024-2025 Dec 19th 2024 - Jan 8th 2025 Past Event over 150,000 visitors at its previous locations, Kobe Hankyu will host the final stop of the highly anticipated SPY×FAMILY Exhibition from December 19, 2024
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... September 10 July 1–August 31 Winter December 10–January 10 *Note changes in 2024
Recommended Culture Autumn in Takaoka: City of Crafts 2026 Late Sep - Mid Oct From September to October 2025, the historic city will host four unique... events under the banner of “Autumn in Takaoka, Craft City 2025” — a vibrant
Culture Shingen-ko Festival in Kofu City 2026 Early Apr Shingen-ko Festival changed from its spring timing to an autumn event since 2023... , but will return to the spring in 2025.
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 2026.