Shopping SEGA Megastore Coming to Shibuya PARCO Kim Bergström May 13, 2025 console gaming to the enduring legacy of Sonic the Hedgehog, the company has... Over the years, it has expanded far beyond video games, becoming a cultural
Planning Sado Island Inn Named One of TIME’s World’s Greates... Kim Bergström Mar 19, 2025 Niigata's Sado Island has firmly landed on the global travel radar... Rather than treating the area as a static tourist spot, NIPPONIA has transformed
Osaka's Streets Go Smoke-free Ahead of Expo 2025 Kim Bergström Feb 4, 2025 Smoke-free urban areas contribute to a healthier, cleaner, and more welcoming environment for visitors, and Osaka has taken steps to ensure this is the
Culture Don't Miss Japan's Summer Festivals Audrey Foo Every locality has a rite devoted to rice growing.... Religious faith has weakened and the trend for larger festivals promoting
Accommodation Kyoto Lodging Taxes to Increase From March 2026 Kim Bergström Mar 5, 2025 In recent years, Kyoto has seen an unprecedented surge in international... Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), and Kiyomizudera Temple, the influx of tourists has
Culture Kotozaki Hachimangu Shrine Tiffany Aguilar As of 2024, it has been selected as an important shrine, belonging to one of the 346 shrines designated by the Jinja Honcho, the Association of Shinto
Recommended Activities Omagari Hanabi 2026 Late Aug Described by Lonely Planet as "Japan's Olympics of fireworks," the Omagari Hanabi event in Akita has over 100 years of history behind it.
Activities Walking Yokohama 2021 Rey Waters Yokohama has many neighborhood parks and rivers where you can view excellent displays of Hydrangea without the crowds.