Planning Winter in Japan: Your Seasonal Guide Joanna Ligon Whether you’re a local accustomed to this seasonal shift or a tourist visiting Japan for the first time, winter can be as chal..
Culture Monet and Friends Alive 2025 Jan 4th - Mar 30th 2024 marked the 150th anniversary of the first Impressionist exhibition in Paris, which was a moment in history that changed t..
Transportation All Aboard the One Piece Shinkansen Kim Bergström Jan 5, 2025 This year, One Piece fans visiting Japan will have a new way to experience the world of the Straw Hat Pirates—with the launch ..
Planning Guide to eSIM in Japan Joanna Ligon There are plenty of ways to keep your Instagram feed alive and your Google Maps on track while in Japan, but one of the most convenient..
Activities 7 Sakura Spots Outside Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto Kim Bergström To avoid overtourism and experience a more tranquil side of Japan, it’s well worth exploring some lesser-known sakura viewing ..
Culture Owara Kaze no Bon 2025 Sep 1st - Sep 3rd The Owara Kaze-no-Bon Festival is held every year from September 1st to 3rd in Yatsuo, Toyama Prefecture, and originated around..
Planning Toyama, Osaka Named on New York Times 2025 Travel List Kim Bergström 6 days ago Toyama and Osaka were both named on the New York Times "52 Places to Go" list for 2025, and these destinations provide a wealth..
Culture Japan’s Fastest-Growing Travel Destinations Kim Bergström Jan 6, 2025 According to Agoda's recent New Horizons report, Matsuyama City in Ehime Prefecture has emerged as the top growing international..