Activities Miffy Wonder Square Opening This June Kim Bergström May 1, 2025 Fans of the beloved Dutch picture book character Miffy have something new to look forward to in Japan this summer. Huis Ten Bosch,..
Transportation Cycling in Japan? Know the New Fines Kim Bergström May 1, 2025 Starting from April 1st, 2026, Japan will introduce a new system that imposes monetary penalties on cyclists for a wide range ..
Culture Odori Shibazakura Festival 2026 Late Mar - Early May Each spring, Shunan City in Yamaguchi Prefecture transforms into a vibrant patchwork of pink, purple, and white. Typically running..
Culture A Journey of Encounters in Kyotango Featured For those seeking more than surface-level sightseeing, Tsunagaru Inc. presents a Journey of Encounters—a deeper kind of journe..
Culture Ishioka Spring Lion Festival 2026 Late Apr As part of Ishioka City’s anniversary celebrations, the Spring Lion Festival returns in late April during the Golden Week holi..
Activities World Daruma Challenge at Katsuo-ji 2025 Apr 13th - Oct 13th As Osaka welcomes the world for Expo 2025, Katsuo-ji Temple is launching a unique cultural event to mark the occasion. Running..
Accommodation Kamenoi Hotel Nikko Yunishigawa: An All-Inclusive R... Veronica Carnevale Located in northern Nikko, Kamenoi Hotel Nikko Yunishigawa is an all-inclusive resort that acts as a convenient base for sightseeing..
Planning Kanazawa’s Hakuichi Shines at Expo 2025 Kim Bergström Apr 8, 2025 Hakuichi Co., Ltd., a gold leaf maker from Kanazawa, is contributing to Expo 2025's signature pavilion, “Adventures of Lif..
