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Spring is coming to a close, so best to make use of the pleasant weather in May before it begins to get uncomfortably humid in June. We’ve rounded up the best festivals and events you’ll find in Tokyo this month, and believe us, there’s a lot...

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The Hokkaid? Shinkansen is short — it only has four stations when you disconnect it from the T?hoku Shinkansen. But what makes it special" And why do people use it when there are cheaper and quicker options to Japan’s northernmost region" It...

Tokyo is a great place to get a filling meal for Ă‚ÂĄ1,000 or less. But stretching the purse strings to Ă‚ÂĄ5,000 opens up a whole new world of flavor. Here are some of the best restaurants around Tokyo where you can treat yourself to a special meal for...

Tokyo events for Monday, April 22 to Sunday, April 28, 2024 This weekend kicks off the start of Golden Week and many food and cultural events will commence before the influx next week. There’s a wide range of things to see and do — from...

Cherry blossoms, spring festivals, and the promise of summer make April a beautiful time to be in Japan. No matter where you are in the country, you’re bound to get your fix of flowers and traditional events. It’s also one of the best times of...

Tokyo events for Monday, April 1 to Sunday, April 7, 2024. Cherry blossoms are making fools of us all this April as the forecast has once again been delayed, but that does mean this week is the best time to see them. Also coinciding with the...

The year started off strong with Taylor Swift’s Eras tour, but lots of other big names will be coming to Japan in 2024. These headliners will be playing packed-out concerts at venues in Tokyo, Osaka and beyond. Jump...

Early spring is the best time to be in Tokyo — you can take advantage of all the events and festivals dedicated to spring flowers, among other things. The cherry blossoms are blooming later than expected this year, so you can still catch them at...

Tokyo events for Monday, April 8 to Sunday, April 14, 2024. Spring is in full motion and that means flower festivals have taken over Tokyo and beyond. The most famous celebrations are the shibazakura festivals — see Chichibu and the pink field ...

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One important thing to know about cherry blossoms is that there are several kinds. According to the official forecasts, cherry blossom season is quite short — from late March to early April. But that’s just the Somei-yoshino variety. Mid-April...

Drinking matcha in Kyoto is a quintessential Japanese experience. Tourists and locals alike have a fondness for this Japanese green tea, and its popularity is unquestionable. The world of matcha is vast — from food and drinks to cosmetics and...

Cherry blossoms look great against a blue sky, but don’t let nightfall stop you. Japan has a long tradition of appreciating the blossoms when the sun goes down. There is even a word for it — yozakura. Several of Tokyo’s best cherry blossom...

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While the cherry blossom may be Japan’s most famous spring flower, it is by no means the only one. In fact, you might find that you prefer the drapey purple plumes of fuji-no-hana (wisteria), or the bold pink shibazakura (moss phlox) that covers...

Harakado is a shiny new complex in the center of Harajuku, which blends shopping with relaxation. From rooftop bars to public baths, art spaces, and more — there’s lots to keep you busy. Here are seven of the best things to see and do. Tokyu...

Need to see a doctor, but don’t know where to find one who speaks English" Here’s a list of English-speaking clinics and hospitals in Tokyo, which you can visit as a tourist (or resident). We’ve included information on what to do when...

Walking through Tokyo, you might pass by multimedia artworks, geolocated audio recordings, or street pianos without realizing it — there are many scattered across the city. Here’s where to find some of the best hidden sound, art and poetry in...

All the palm trees, white sandy beaches, and turquoise waters make Okinawa ideal for a relaxed resort holiday. But things can get a lot more exciting in Japan’s southermost prefecture. Here are the best adventure activities to try in Okinawa —...

Tokyo events for Monday, April 15 to Sunday, April 21, 2024. Spring festivals are on the calendar, along with expos celebrating your favorite alcoholic beverages and food fairs. Tokyo Pride is flying the rainbow flag across the weekend, with the...

Tokyo events for Monday, March 25 to Sunday, March 31, 2024. The latest cherry blossom forecast predicts that this week is full bloom, so it’s the best time to take advantage of the ongoing sakura festivals. Cherry blossoms aren’t the only...

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It’s sakura season, so pack a picnic and park yourself under the falling petals. Read on for a list of the best places to see cherry blossoms in Tokyo. We’ve divided our picks into the most popular parks and gardens, and some quieter...

As Japan’s kitchen, Osaka makes the perfect place for a hanami picnic. With spring in the air, here are the best spots to enjoy cherry blossoms in Osaka. According to the 2024 cherry blossom forecast, the blossoms in Osaka are expected to appear...

Get ready for our all-time favorite spring day trips from Tokyo. Spring is the best time to travel in Japan — fight us if you like, but you know deep down that it?s true. The millions of flowers, the warm weather, the pure joy of cherry blossoms...

How do you make one of the most beautiful places in Japan even more stunning" Add cherry blossoms. Here are all the best places in Kyoto to see them. According to the 2024 cherry blossom forecast, the blossoms in Kyoto are expected to start from...

The journey from Tokyo to Osaka and Kyoto is quick and easy on the T?kaid? Shinkansen — but it’s also expensive, and you miss a lot along the way. An alternative is to take a slower, meandering route via Nagano, Kanazawa, and the Japan Sea coast...

Tokyo events for Monday, March 18 to Sunday, March 24, 2024. It’s time. The cherry blossom forecast predicts that this week the buds will bloom and that means many of Tokyo’s sakura festivals are also opening up. The trees might not be ready...

Welcome to Hakone by its other name — Tokyo-3. For Neon Genesis Evangelion fans, the hot-spring resort of Hakone, near Tokyo, offers the chance to visit locations from the anime, in real life. As the new capital of Japan designed to repel the...

Despite ranking as the happiest prefecture in Japan, Fukui remains off the radar of most international visitors. It’s often overlooked in favor of nearby hotspots like Kanazawa and Kyoto, which is a real shame. Hiding misty castles, mysterious...

Cherry blossoms in Japan are worth celebrating, and there’s nothing like a festival atmosphere to enhance the sakura viewing. Many of Tokyo’s top cherry blossom spots host annual festivals for a week or two around mid-bloom (usually falling over...

As surprising as it may seem, Narita Airport (NRT) — Tokyo’s main international gateway — is not close to Tokyo at all. So getting from Narita Airport to Tokyo is a bit of a trek. In fact, this Tokyo airport is so rural and remote that on...

Stop giggling. Countries around the world are known for their unique fertility rituals — just look at Victor Noir?s Grave in France or The Miracle Chair in Italy — but Japan celebrates with more vigor than the rest. In certain places of...

Tokyo events for Monday, March 11 to Sunday, March 17, 2024. Music festivals take to the stage this week as the weather warms up into spring, and the weekend fills with green in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day on March 17. In other news, the...

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: March 7, 2024. The Japanese archipelago runs on a roughly southwest to...

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 the end of March in 2024 (with the exception of Nagano and Ch?shi, which are...

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Hakuba Village was the main venue when Nagano hosted the 1998 Winter Olympics. If that isn’t testament to the quality of its slopes, we don’t know what is. The village is part of the greater Hakuba Valley, where you can find 11 ski resorts...

Get ready for an exuberant new show from the creators of the legendary Robot Restaurant. The brand-new Samurai Restaurant in Shinjuku, Tokyo features cartwheeling samurai, breakdancing ghosts, and taiko-drumming geisha — among other madness and...

See another side of Japan with these easy day trips from Tokyo. From walking in the shadow of Mt. Fuji to gazing at extravagant temples and shrines, there are many interesting things to do and places to visit around Tokyo. If you’re looking for...

In Japan, spring means cherry blossoms. But where do you go for the best sakura experience" Look no further, here are the best places to see cherry blossoms in Japan (outside of Tokyo). If you’d rather stay in the Tokyo area, check out our mega...

Spring means flowers — lots and lots of flowers — and that makes it one of the best times to visit Japan. And one of the best ways to see those flowers is on a spring bus tour from Tokyo. Combining bright blooms with some of Japan’s most...