Neon-lit Osaka will shine even brighter during the holiday season.
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Attend traditional festivals, run a marathon & enjoy the illuminations before ringing in the New Year!
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The Essential USJ Itinerary [With Expert Tips]
With areas like Super Nintendo World, Harry Potter, and Minion Park, it's essential to plan before you go.
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10 Natural Wonders in Japan to Visit in Winter
Add snow monsters, frozen waterfalls, and steamy hot springs to your itinerary.
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Kyoto to Tokyo: The Fastest and Cheapest Ways to Get There
The lowdown on your travel options. Bullet train, highway bus, and more.
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November 2023: Top Events Around Japan
Fire-walking, autumn illuminations, the Grand Sumo Tournament, and more!
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Osaka in Autumn: 9 Places To Enjoy the Changing Leaves
Minō Waterfall, the local Champs Élysées and more await.
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Where to Experience Ainu Culture in Hokkaidō
Visit the Upopoy National Ainu Museum, Lake Akan and more.
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Ghibli Park Guide: Tickets, Getting There and More [Updated]
Don't miss the new Mononoke section — open from November!
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Top 12 Spots for Autumn Leaves in Japan
Get your fall-leaf fix, wherever you are in Japan.
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The Ultimate Miyajima Sightseeing Guide
Start with the floating shrine — but don't limit yourself to it.
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October 2023: Top Events Around Japan (Bumper Edition)
The world's biggest tug-of-war, shrine festivals, parades, scary mud monsters and a LOT more!
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Japan Fall Foliage Forecast 2023
Fall is here! Catch the gorgeous transformation across the country.
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Events
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Himeji Castle Light-up
The event is free and will consist of LED lights, projection mapping, ball-shaped lanterns, and a water mirror.
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Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri
A traditional Japanese festival with roots tracing back to the 12th Century.
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Osaka Candlelight Concert: Best of Joe Hisaishi (Studio Ghibli)
Warm up a chilly night before Christmas with candlelight and your favorite songs from Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi.
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Sendai Pageant of Starlight
See Sendai's most beautiful sights under the radiant illuminations.
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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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HOTEL MYSTAYS Sapporo Susukino
HOTEL MYSTAYS Sapporo Susukino is located in Sapporo's downtown area. It is ten minutes' walk from Susukino Subway Station, and just over an hour from New Chitose Airport by express train. The hotel is within walking distance of the urban oasis …
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