Accommodation Tokyo to Introduce 3 Percent Lodging Tax From 2027 Kim Bergström Nov 28, 2025 move from the current fixed-fee system to a percentage-based tax set at 3 percent of the room charge, with the new system scheduled to begin in fiscal 2027
Planning Naoshima a Top Asian Travel Destination for 2026 Kim Bergström Nov 5, 2025 Conde Nast Traveler recently named Naoshima one of the best places to visit in Asia for 2026, and the island's profile is rapidly growing.
Culture Suica 2026 and Beyond: What’s New and What’s Cool Joanna Ligon Wider usability across regions: Starting in spring 2027, the Suica service... Code payment functionality: By autumn 2026, the new Suica app will support
Food 居酒屋濵チャン Yui Yamaguchi 熊本城の城下町を連想させる黒壁に千本格子のはまった店構えの居酒屋濵チャン、看板は居酒屋とあるが実は質の高い日本料理が期待できるのだ。オーナーシェフの濵村さんは30年近く板前としての修行、経験を積み、昨年（2018年）11月に待望のお店をオープンした。
Culture Gio-ji Temple, Kyoto: Part 1 of 4 Justin Velgus Standing quietly on the eastern foot of Mt. Ogura in Sagano, Kyoto, Gio-ji Temple is more of a hermitage than a temple.
The Japanese City Set to Shine in 2026 Kim Bergström Dec 2, 2025 considered Japan's quiet achiever, Nagoya is stepping confidently into the global spotlight after being named one of the world's top destinations for 2026
Transportation Putting Train Lovers on the Right Track 1/3 Laurier Tiernan Journeys on some of Kansai's finest passenger trains, and some of the best touristic experiences surrounding them.
Japan Makes Global Hotel Alliance's 2024 Destinatio... Kim Bergström Dec 3, 2023 Japan and Thailand jointly topped the list as the most popular destinations for 2024, indicating it's going to be another exciting year ahead.