Kyoto Journal’s latest issue, “Cultural Fluidity”, is now available to download. Overflowing with captivating content, Magda Rittenhouse‘s poignant piece on Ryuichi Sakamoto, the “godfather of electronic music”, brought tears to my eyes....
eSIMs are perfect for traveling. Worrying about SIM trays or losing microscopic SIMs between the sofa cushions is finally a thing of the past! What’s more, the Japan eSIM market has exploded, with a wide range of offerings from both domestic and... -
March marks the official start of spring, and the quietest corners of Japan are waking from winter hibernation for cherry blossom festivals and fiery celebrations. Wherever you are in the country, there will be something exciting to see!
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Spring is coming, and we have a great list of events — from traditional fire festivals to the much-anticipated cherry blossom parties.
There’s also Hinamatsuri and St. Patrick’s Day this month, as well as the last of the early-blooming... -
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Tokyo events for Monday, February 26 to Sunday, March 3, 2024.
It’s the start of March! And with that comes Hinamatsuri, also known as Dolls’, or Girls’, Day in Japan. Make sure to check out the traditional dolls in shrines, shopping malls,... -
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Kyoto Station is the main train station in Kyoto, and is the gateway into the ancient capital for most visitors.
With a long history, plenty of shopping and dining options, and all the transport connections you need, this station has a lot going... -
Don’t miss a single petal this spring: here is the latest 2024 Tokyo cherry blossom season forecast.
Tokyo and its surrounding prefectures should be all blossomed-up by early April in 2024 (with the exception of Nagano, which is blooming into... -
Done with winter" Get ready for the 2024 cherry blossom season with this year’s up-to-date Japan cherry blossom forecast.
Japan 2024 cherry blossom forecast. Last updated: February 15, 2024.
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Fireworks. Traditional festivals. Anime conventions. Rock concerts. Tokyo has them all, and if you’re planning a trip, you’ll want to know the best events happening when you’re here.
Tokyo has festivals (matsuri) all year round that are tied... -
Tokyo events for Monday, February 19 to Sunday, February 25, 2024.
This week is filled with holidays and celebrations. Check out the parade and lantern festival in Yokohama’s Chinatown, plus enjoy Cat Day — held on February 22 because two in... -
Moving to Tokyo, especially as a student, can be an exciting and overwhelming experience all at once. Finding a place to live, even if it?s for less than a year, can add to the stress. But student dorms aren?t the only option. We?ll walk you through... -
Gala Yuzawa — a popular ski resort in Niigata Prefecture — is one of the easiest and most affordable snowboarding day trips from Tokyo. Here’s everything you need to know to go.
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