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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.

Tokyo Recognized as a Leading Global City Brand for Tourism

Tokyo has been acknowledged as one of the world\'s top city brands for tourism, highlighting its unique blend of tradition…

Traveling to Tohoku in Style

A memorable trip to Aomori and Morioka in the premium GranClass of the Shinkansen.

Exploring Ishikawa: A Scenic Cycling Day Trip from Kanazawa to Hakusan

The prefecture of Ishikawa, located on the seacoast of Honshu Island, offers its visitors access to some of Japan’s greatest…

Ogoto Onsen: Lakeside Hot Spring Resort a Short Hop from Kyoto

Only about 30 minutes by train from central Kyoto, Ogoto Onsen is a small and historic hot spring resort just…

A Journey Through Time: Discovering Kaga’s Hidden Treasures from Kanazawa

There's something magical about escaping the bustling streets of Kanazawa for the quieter, more intimate landscapes of Kaga. This overnight…

Green Tourism in the Rural and Historical Village of Asuka in Nara Prefecture

Asuka, located in Nara Prefecture, is a historic village where Japan’s first capital was established over 1,400 years ago. Today,…

A Love Letter to Atami, Shizuoka’s Legendary Onsen Town

At the zenith of Atami’s heyday, it was the golden prize of your average corporate employee. A spa town so…

Daishichi Sake Brewery: History and Excellence Under One Roof

Walking through Daishichi Brewery, our footsteps echoing in the high-ceilinged hallway, Nihonmatsu’s largest sake brewery felt more like a monastery…