Culture Time Traveling on the Hitachi-no-kuni Long Trail Tiffany Aguilar Surrounded by the beauty of northern Ibaraki Prefecture, the Hitachi-no-kuni Long Trail is a journey through Japan’s timeless ..
Activities Lake Sagami Sakura Run 2025 Sunday - Mar 30th Lake Sagami MORI MORI is set to host the Lake Sagami Sakura Run in late March, and the event has now been running for five yea..
Activities Sakura Ferris Wheel 2025 Mar 3rd - Jun 30th The Osaka Wheel is the tallest Ferris wheel in Japan, and this spring visitors can enjoy a unique experience to welcome the season...
Himeji Castle Entry Fees to Rise From 2026 Kim Bergström 2 days ago If you are planning a visit to Himeji Castle, 2025 might be the year to do it—the iconic destination will be raising its entra..
Activities 4 Ways to Ring in Sakura Season in Japan Kim Bergström As the cherry blossoms bloom and spring arrives in Japan, there are countless ways to immerse yourself in the season beyond simply..
Transportation Direct Bus Operating From Kyoto Station to Expo 2025 Kim Bergström 3 days ago Travelers heading to the highly anticipated 2025 Japan International Expo (Osaka-Kansai Expo) will benefit from a new express bus..
Culture A Day Out in Ota Ward Louise George Kittaka Ota Ward is home to Haneda Airport—and a whole lot more! Join us on a journey to explore the surprising attractions Ota Ward h..
Activities X Games Osaka 2025 Jun 20th - Jun 22nd This year marks the 30th anniversary of the action-packed X Games, and the event is headed to Osaka for the first time in 2025.