Culture JAPA VALLEY TOKYO Opening in 2027 Kim Bergström Sep 1, 2025 Pharrell Williams and NIGO® are set to bring a new cultural landmark to Tokyo in 2027 with the opening of JAPA VALLEY TOKYO.
Activities The 2020 Olympic Games: Tokyo Stadium Elena Lisina At the 2020 Olympic Games, Tokyo Stadium will host football and rugby as well as modern pentathlon, including the swimming, fencing, riding and laser-run
Accommodation Kyoto Lodging Taxes to Increase From March 2026 Kim Bergström Mar 5, 2025 To address the challenges of overtourism, Kyoto’s municipal government is set to increase its lodging tax from March 2026, with the goal of managing the
First Sakura Forecast Released for 2025 Kim Bergström Jan 13, 2025 It's that time of year—the Japan Meteorological Corporation (JMC) have released their first sakura blooming projections for the 2025 season.
Tokyo Named As a Budget-Friendly Travel Spot for 2024 Kim Bergström Apr 1, 2024 s Post Office Holiday Money Report for 2024 saw Tokyo take out fourth spot as one of the year's most economical travel spots.
Japan Named Favorite Holiday Country at 2025 ULTRAs Kim Bergström Nov 27, 2025 Japan was recently announced as the world's Favorite Holiday Country at the 2025 Ultratravel Awards, known as the ULTRAs, in Dubai.
Planning Japan's Cherry Blossom Forecast for 2023 Kim Bergström Find out when the cherry blossom is expected to bloom in Japan in 2023 so you can start preparing your sakura-inspired trips and outings well in advance
Culture Okinawa Winter Escape 2023 Day Three Rey Waters Exploring attractions east, north, and west of Naha. From a wild bird wetland, historic castle, romantic cave, beautiful ocean views,..