Last Call: Tohoku Summer Festivals Justin Velgus Aug 5, 2015 The six prefectures of the Tohoku region of Japan each celebrate their own unique annual festival, all happening around the first..
Odaigahara Bicycle Hill Climb Bryan Baier Aug 4, 2015 Special Offer for Foreign Participants in the Odaigahara Bicycle Hill Climb
Free Cultural Activities in Nara's New Visitor Center Bryan Baier Jul 29, 2015 Free Cultural Activities Everyday
Accommodation Robot Hotel Opens in Japan Edward Yagisawa Jul 27, 2015 Henn-na Hotel, which literally translates to "Strange Hotel" in English, became the first robot-staffed hotel in the world when..
SIM Card Vending Machines at Narita Edward Yagisawa Jul 22, 2015 Vending machines selling SIM cards are now available at Narita Airport, allowing tourists to get connected right upon arrival.
Free Excursion Bus for Nara Visitors Bryan Baier Jul 21, 2015 Free Excursion Bus Service to Asuka Village (birthplace of Japan) and Yoshino-Cho (World Heritage sakura, temples and shrines) Starts..
Gunkanjima Awarded UNESCO Status Peter Sidell Jul 7, 2015 The Japanese island of Hashima, also known as Gunkanjima or "Battleship Island", has been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site..
