Planning JESTA: What Travelers Need to Know Kim Bergström ensure arrival procedures remain smooth, Japan is looking to introduce JESTA (the Japan Electronic System for Travel Authorization) from fiscal year 2028
Activities Illumine Yokohama 2026 Early - Late Dec hours will extend to 5 pm until 1 am, allowing for a bright start to 2024
Culture Gifu Light Story 2026 Mid - Late Jan Gifu City is set to shine this winter with the return of Gifu Light Story, an illumination event that first started in 2020 to celebrate traditional crafts
Culture Post-quake Support for Noto Emi Takahata After the 2024 earthquake hit Noto Peninsula, recovery has been slow due to its isolation. Local businesses, like a ryokan in Nanao, are rebuilding.
Culture Misato Plum Festival 2026 Late Feb - Late Mar Please note that for the 2024 season, there is a specific start date for
Food Food & Drink in Japan Glossary & Phrasebook Sherilyn Siy Food & Drink in Japan is an essential glossary and phrasebook with over 600 food words and 100 phrases any visitor is sure to encounter dining out.