Culture Kumamoto Castle Restoration Update Yui Yamaguchi Oct 29, 2018 Kumamoto City Government is planning to complete reconstruction of the outside of the castle tower by March 2021.
Transportation Uber Ride-Hailing Services Are Now Available in Japan Veronica Carnevale On Monday, April 8, 2024, Uber Japan launched its ride-hailing service in Japan, which allows people to use their personal vehicles for paid rides.
Activities Total Solar Eclipse in Japan 2035 Sunday - Sep 2nd On Sunday, September 2, 2035, Japan will play host to a total solar eclipse.
Free Excursion Bus for Nara Visitors Bryan Baier Jul 21, 2015 The bus arrives in Asuka at 10:20 and departs 4:15, giving visitors to... Yoshino is 11:05 and the departure time is 3:30 giving visitors just over 4
Starbucks Announces Sakura-inspired Frappuccino Kim Bergström Feb 11, 2025 Starbucks locations across the country from February 15th until March 11th, 2025
Culture Ichiyo Sakura Festival - Oiran Dochu Procession 2026 Mid Apr If there is rain, the festival will be postponed to Sunday, April 13, 2025... the oiran are actually the women of the night that were common in the 17
6 Culture Dan-no-Ura Ancient Battlefield Ruin Lily played roles in “Yoshitsune”, the NHK TV drama which was broadcast in 2005... real cannons were used the the Battle of Shimonoseki between Chosyu and 4
Culture Noshiro Tanabata 2025 Aug 2nd - Aug 3rd the Noshiro area, with original floats in the Tenpō era sitting around 17
