Overseas Visitors Exceed 9 Million Edward Yagisawa Jul 23, 2015 According to the JNTO, the number of foreign visitors to Japan during the first half of 2015 reached an all-time high, shattering the previous mark set
Activities Paantu Festival in Okinawa 2026 Late Oct - Early Nov In 2025, the date is expected to fall between Oct 21–Nov 4.
Culture Nanohana and Rilakkuma in Soleil Hill 2023-2024 Dec 22nd 2023 - Apr 7th 2024 Past Event From December 22, 2023 to Sunday, April 7, 2024, the collaboration event ‘Nano Hana and Rilakkuma’ will take place at Nagai Uminote Park Soleil Hill in
Activities Snoopy Studios Reopening at USJ Kim Bergström Jul 17, 2025 something to look forward to at Universal Studios Japan, with the much-anticipated reopening of Snoopy Studios set to take place on Friday, July 18th, 2025
Culture 5 Museums to Substitute for Canceled Events Kim Bergström Various iconic festivals and events have been canceled in 2020 as a result of COVID-19.
Tokyo's Jimbōchō Named World's Coolest Neighborhood Kim Bergström Oct 1, 2025 Jimbōchō, known as Tokyo's historic literary hub, has been named the number one neighborhood in the world by Time Out Worldwide in its 2025 ranking of
Culture Shinagawa City Ward - Landmarks & History Sleiman Azizi Hamakawa Gun Battery Restored in 2015, the Hamakawa Gun Battery sits as... A 4-minute walk from Tennozu Isle Station on the Rinkai Line Shinagawa
Food Moomin-Themed Fun at Hilton Osaka Kim Bergström Jul 15, 2025 From August 1st to October 31st, 2025, fans can step into Moomin Valley... With 2025 marking the 80th anniversary of the first Moomin story, there