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Which is actually better — online, or in the line?
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February 2025: Top Events Around Japan
Winter wonderlands and rituals to chase away pesky demons.
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The Best Places To Buy Matcha in Kyoto
See our six top picks for high-quality green tea.
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11 Most Amazing Winter Scenes in Japan
Add snow monsters, frozen waterfalls, and steamy hot springs to your itinerary.
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January 2025: Top Events Around Japan
Kick off the new year with fire festivals, water festivals, and even festivals featuring ogres!
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The Kyoto Nintendo Museum: Everything You Need To Know
Let's-a go! Find out how to get tickets—and what to do when you're there.
Latest Posts
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7 Top Things To See and Do in Yamagata
Don't overlook Yamagata and its trove of snow sports, picture-perfect onsen towns, and dramatic religious sites.
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6 Most Unusual Festivals in Japan
Straw men, supernatural beings, crying babies, and other weird stuff.
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New Video! Chitose Airport Guide
Find out the best transport, amenities, and accommodation at the biggest airport in Hokkaidō.
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The Ultimate Osaka Vintage Guide
Get to know the city's retro scene, through the eyes of local experts.
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December 2024: Top Events Around Japan
Attend traditional festivals, run a marathon, and enjoy the illuminations before ringing in the New Year!
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Top 8 Picks for Osaka Winter Illuminations 2024–25
Neon-lit Osaka shines even brighter during the holiday season.
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Where To See Autumn Leaves in Kyoto
7 top spots in Kyoto — plus 5 day trips to take. With peak viewing times.
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7 Best Kyoto Winter Illuminations 2024–25
Head to the old capital for the fanciest festive feels in Kansai.
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Osaka in Autumn: 10 Places To Enjoy the Changing Leaves
Minō Waterfall, the local Champs Élysées, and more await.
Events
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Ichiya Kanjo (One Night) Festival
A smaller, but unique festival in Osaka for fans of traditional Japanese culture
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Atami Marine Sea Fireworks Festival 2025
The Atami Marine Fireworks have been lighting up the east coast of the Izu Peninsula since 1952.
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Tōji Temple Flea Market
Visit Tōji Temple, one of Kyoto's oldest temples, and explore the bustling Kobo-ichi Market. Held monthly, this vibrant market is an unmissable experience for visitors and locals alike.
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Lake Kawaguchiko Winter Fireworks
Start the new year with a bang. Using Mount Fuji as a backdrop, this colorful fireworks display is a sight to behold.
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Yamanakako Ice Candles Festival
See the spectacular scene of hundreds of ice candles being lit up.
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Katsuyama Sagicho Festival
A 300-year-old fire festival with moving stages and live performances.
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VISION GLAMPING Resort & Spa Yamanakako
Camp in style — with an air-conditioned tent, hot spring & views of Mt Fuji.
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Hotel Épinard Nasu
The Hotel Épinard Nasu is in the countryside, half an hour from Nasu Shiobara Station in Tochigi. A shuttle bus will transfer guests to the hotel from the station, and a direct shuttle is also available from Tokyo Station and Ikebukuro Station. …
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RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka
Luxury-lite, done right, on the river. One of the most comfortable beds we've ever slept in.
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Tours & Tickets
Brunch at Nishiki Market in Kyoto
Start your day the right way -- with a delicious brunch in "Kyoto's kitchen", also known as …
KyotoExperience Tea Ceremony in Kyoto
Dive into Japanese history with a traditional tea ceremony, together with a visit to Byōdōin …
KyotoGo Bar Hopping in Osaka [With Full Dinner]
Spend an evening exploring the bars in Osaka's popular nightlife district of Namba. Sample …
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