wintereventsEVENTShibuya Blue Cave Illumination: Tokyo’s Winter Light ShowTokyo’s Dreamy Tunnel of BlueIf you’re in Tokyo in winter, put on your warmest jacket, because the Shibuya Blue Cave Illumination is one of the city’s most...Juri21 Jun 2026
EVENTChristmas Lights in Japan: Winter IlluminationsExperience the Sparkle Season in JapanIf you’re looking for the best Christmas lights in Japan, you’ve come to the right place. Welcome to your insider guide...Juri21 Jun 2026
attractionsFAMOUS PLACESThe Football Fan’s Bucket List for Japan: 6 Stadiums and Experiences Worth the TripFrom the 63,700-seat "Wembley of Japan" to a tiny ground near Mount Fuji, here's where football fans should go in Japan, plus one widely repeated rivalry name.Juri19 Jun 2026
restaurantsRECOMMENDATIONWhere to Watch the World Cup in Tokyo and OsakaJapan's matches kick off at 5am, 8am, and 1pm Tokyo time. Whether you need a reserved seat or a no-cover-charge option open at dawn, here's where to watch...Juri15 Jun 2026
world cupHISTORY AND CULTURESamurai Blue: Japan's Football Identity ExplainedJapan's flag has no blue, yet the national team has worn it since 1930. Behind the colour: a 1936 "miracle" win over Sweden, a samurai victory shade called...Juri12 Jun 2026
shrinesTOWNSDazaifu: The Day Trip Most People Skip from Fukuoka30 minutes from Fukuoka, Dazaifu was Japan's western capital for five centuries and it still feels like it. A sacred shrine, a plum tree that flew across...Juri31 May 2026
FireworksEVENTAdachi Fireworks Festival Back for 2026 after two years of cancellations, Japan's dazzling Adachi Fireworks Festival over the Arakawa River returns with more than 13,000 high-density...Juri29 May 2026
travelnewsjapanNEWSJapan Tourist Tax: New Rules, Fees & ChangesJapan’s national tourist tax is a departure tax, not a daily visitor fee. It is usually included in your ticket, while local hotel taxes and tax-free...Juri26 May 2026