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Awaji: Discovering Japan’s First Island

This is my first time visiting Awaji, an island that occupies a singular place in Japan’s cultural imagination.

Travel in Style: Pokémon-Themed Accessories on Sale

Pokémon-themed travel accessories are available during Amazon's Smile Sale.

Best Events Japan February 2026

Voyapon selects the best events happening in February 2026 around Japan including jazz nights, art exhibitions and unique festivals.

Nankai Electric Railway Increases Express Train Fares Starting April

Nankai Electric Railway announces fare hike for express trains

My Japan: A Week of Drag Queens, Ballroom, and Queer Joy

My motto is “say yes to everything.” And that is how I found myself living in Japan in my early…

Nagasaki’s Hidden Christians

Nagasaki’s story is inseparable from Christianity’s turbulent history in Japan.

Heavy Snowfall Hits Toyama Prefecture, Causing Transportation Disruptions

Recent heavy snowfall in Toyama Prefecture has led to significant transportation challenges, with over 30 centimeters of snow recorded in…

Discovering Kunitachi: Tokyo’s Garden City

Kunitachi doesn’t announce itself the way most Tokyo neighborhoods do. Instead, it is defined by order and openness: broad tree-lined…

TOKYO Anime Tourism 2026 Digital Rally

The TOKYO Anime Tourism 2026 digital rally will run from January 24 to March 15 and is organized by the…

Kaneyoshi Ryokan: A Traditional Stay in Osaka

Maria Peñascal travels to Osaka to review Kaneyoshi Ryokan, a beautiful traditional Japanese inn that opened in 1951.

End of the Hello Kitty Shinkansen: A Cultural Icon Bows Out

The beloved Hello Kitty Shinkansen will cease operations on May 17, marking the end of an era for fans of…

Hyogo Prefecture Launches Travel Support Initiative Amid Winter Season

Hyogo Prefecture introduces a travel support program offering discounts for winter trips, aiming to boost tourism and local economy.