Aman Kyoto
After opening in central Tokyo in 2014, and then at Ise Shima National Park in 2016, it's finally ...
The Shinkansen prototype ALFA-X
JR East have just started testing for a new type of Shinkansen that is expected to reach the 400km/h ...
Setouchi Triennale 2019
If you love modern art and enjoy beautiful landscapes, the Setouchi Art Triennale, a festival celebrating ...
Hakone Free Pass Now Available ...
With the Hakone Free Pass, try the hot spring resorts at the foot of Mount Fuji from Tokyo and enjoy ...
The JR "FUJI EXCURSION" train
From March 16, 2019, a JR Company train leaves from Shinjuku Station twice daily (at 8:30 am and ...
Reiwa: the new Japanese era
Japan will start May 2019 with the advent of Crown Prince Naruhito, and a new era - the Reiwa era, ...
Golden Week 2019
In 2019, Golden Week will be from Saturday, April 27th to Sunday, May 5th, 2019. It's ten days of ...
Cherry blossom forecast 2019
Here is the forecast for the blooming of the sakura in 2019. From south to north, it will start ...
"Flowers" by Naked, 2019
The 4th edition of the immersive artistic experience "Flowers by Naked" is being held from January ...
The first cashierless store ...
A convenience store without cashiers has recently been trialled in a station in Tokyo.
Important events in 2019
Major events are in the works this year in Japan! Between sport, politics and art, it's going to ...
Kyotrain Garaku: Kyoto's new ...
Kyotrain Garaku is decorated inside in traditional Japanese style. It's scheduled to start running ...
Harry Potter Wizarding World ...
To mark the release of the second part of the "Fantastic Beasts" trilogy in Japan, two pop-up cafes ...
The Tokyo Gardens "Stamp Rally"
Every autumn, the city of Tokyo organizes a stamp rally to discover its nine historic gardens. It's ...
The 2025 World Expo in Osaka
Osaka will host the famous World Exhibition for the second time in history.
Rugby players to cover their ...
Rugby players will cover their tattoos during the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.
New accommodation tax in Kyoto
Kyoto has recently introduced a new tax that's levied on all visitor accommodation in the city.
Hello Kitty train launched ...
Sanrio Puroland, the park dedicated to Hello Kitty and her friends, is set to launch a train on ...
Moomin Theme Park opening 2019
A Moomin theme park is set to open in Saitama prefecture, north of Tokyo. These friendly hippopotamus-like ...
Tourist sights under renovation ...
Every year, various sites and monuments are renovated throughout Japan. In order to avoid disappointment ...
Battle Godzilla in virtual ...
Climb aboard a helicopter and prevent Godzilla from destroying the city. A new virtual reality attraction ...
Studio Ghibli Exhibition in ...
From Nausicaä to Marnie, discover 30 years of work on display at Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum.
Peanuts Hotel opening in Kobe
The characters of many franchises have become incredibly popular in Japan. Now it's Snoopy's turn ...
The Hello Kitty Shinkansen
From July to September 2018, the most kawaii train in the world, the new Hello Kitty shinkansen, ...
Ghibli Park to open in 2022
Fans of the famous animation studio will soon be able to immerse themselves in the world of Studio ...
The abdication of the Emperor ...
On April 30, 2019, Emperor Akihito will give up his symbolic role. Look back on his reign and the ...
Wasao, the stationmaster dog
For the seventh year running, the Akita dog takes on the role of stationmaster of a small town in ...
Ramen Girls Festival 2018
At the Ramen Girls Festival, everyone's invited to gather around a delicious bowl of ramen! Enjoy ...
Shiki Oriori: a new animated ...
After creating a magical portrait of Tokyo and Gifu in the hit movie "Your Name", CoMix Wave Films ...
Spring 2018: sakura-flavored ...
Each year, in honor of the cherry blossoms, many stores add sakura-flavored products to their usual ...
