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..
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 ..
Culture Like a Dragon Exhibition 2025 Nov 28th - Dec 22nd Two decades after the release of the very first Like a Dragon game in 2005, fans will soon be able to step into the world of the..
Activities PokéPark KANTO Opening Sooner Than Expected Kim Bergström Nov 13, 2025 Pokémon fans have reason to celebrate, as the highly anticipated PokéPark KANTO will be opening its gates earlier than origina..
Accommodation Hoshinoya Nara Prison Opening in 2026 Kim Bergström Nov 11, 2025 When you think of luxury accommodation stays, a prison probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind. However, Hoshino Resorts..
Culture Tea Festival CHAKOBA 2026 Mid Nov Tea Festival CHAKOBA is the largest Japanese tea festival on the Chita Peninsula, and the event will take place this November at..
Culture Discover Hakodate: A Vibrant Port City in Hokkaido Veronica Carnevale Discover Hakodate: fresh seafood, foreign-influenced architecture, and captivating nature. It's all waiting for you...
Planning Naoshima a Top Asian Travel Destination for 2026 Kim Bergström Nov 5, 2025 Conde Nast Traveler recently named Naoshima one of the best places to visit in Asia for 2026, and the island's profile is rapidly..