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Getting the Most Out of Your Trip to Universal Studios Japan

July 6th, 2020 | Selena Hoy

USJ (partly) re-opens June 19th!

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Staying Zen: 5 Ways Japan Will Nurture Your Soul

July 3rd, 2020 | Lily Crossley-Baxter

A dose of Japan for your mind, body and soul!

Lifestyle Living

Top Hotels, Hostels and Ryokan in Kanazawa

June 30th, 2020 | Lily Crossley-Baxter

Onsen, movie projectors, fancy chai lattes — these accommodation options have it all!

Places to Stay
Osaka to Tokyo: The Fastest and Cheapest Ways to Get There

June 22nd, 2020 | Carey Finn

Handy information on your travel options between the two cities. Bullet train, bus and more!

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Golden Girls: A Guide to Renting Kimono in Kanazawa

June 22nd, 2020 | Lily Crossley-Baxter

The best kimono rental shops in Kanazawa, plus modern and traditional areas to snap that perfect IG pic!

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Top 5 Summer Day Trips from Sapporo

June 9th, 2020 | Lily Crossley-Baxter

Visit mountains, lavender fields, beaches and plenty of traditional towns!

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Ready, Set, Go-Kart: How to Mario Kart in Osaka

June 8th, 2020 | Lily Crossley-Baxter

Once again, you can race (safely) through the streets of Osaka.

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6 Summer Day Trips from Osaka

June 2nd, 2020 | Lily Crossley-Baxter

The top 6 summer day trips from Osaka and how to get there. Tunnel hikes, waterfalls, sandy beaches and more!

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Alternatives to Climbing Mount Fuji

May 27th, 2020 | Chris Kirkland

For those of you who'd rather see Fuji-san than stand on top of it.

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Ise Grand Shrine: Japan’s Most Sacred Shinto Shrine

May 26th, 2020 | Christopher Gearhardt

Ise Grand Shrine is the most sacred Shinto shrine in Japan. Marvel at the architecture and surrounding scenery on your next trip …

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6 Summer Day Trips from Kyoto

May 20th, 2020 | Lily Crossley-Baxter

Think cool castle towns, hiking trails, boat rides and more.

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Things to Do and See in Traditional, Arty Izumo

May 15th, 2020 | Lucy Dayman

Away from the crowds, discover a more relaxed and spiritual side to Japan.

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Awestruck in Japan: 12 Natural Wonders to Add to Your Bucket List

May 12th, 2020 | Lily Crossley-Baxter

From ice-blue pools to ancient forests and gigantic sand dunes, your bucket list just got longer.

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Top 10 Summer Getaways in Kansai

May 6th, 2020 | Lily Crossley-Baxter

The summer heat in Kansai remains well into September—here are 5 escapes to help you cool off.

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Back to the Future: The Best Capsule Hotels in Osaka

April 29th, 2020 | Lily Crossley-Baxter

Get a taste for retro futurism.

Places to Stay
Hike the Historical Nakasendo Trail from Magome to Tsumago

April 27th, 2020 | Chris Kirkland

Stroll through Edo-period Japan along the historical Nakasendo Trail.

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Pretty in Pink: Riding the Hello Kitty Shinkansen

April 14th, 2020 | Greg Lane

The purr-fect experience for Hello Kitty super fans.

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Hotel

¥17,388

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

¥4,300

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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Vacation Rental

Shimazui Manor (Apartment)

If you’re in a party of 4 or more then the Shimazui Manor is superb value luxury, from 42,000 yen for the night. It’s a recently refurbished and very spacious three-bedroom house, complete with a roof top deck overlooking the city. It has …

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Mid
Jul

Ise Shrine Dedication Fireworks Festival

Cancelled

Take a seat on the Miyakawa river in Ise for one of the three biggest fireworks festivals in …

7:15pm – 9:00pm

Free

Mie
Mid
Jul

Nagoya Port Fireworks Festival

Cancelled

Compared to other festivals around the country, with only 3,000 fireworks, the Nagoya Port …

7:30pm – 8:20pm

Free

Aichi
Jul 1

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Jul 15

Hakata Gion Yamakasa

Postponed

Hakata Gion Yamasaka is a festival with a 750 year history that features fundoshi (that ever …

Free

Fukuoka
Mid
Jul

Marine Festa in Kuchinotsu

Cancelled

As a port, Kuchinotsu began to flourish upon the arrival of the European traders. The town owes …

Free

Nagasaki
Jul 22

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Jul 23

Kiso Mikoshi Festival

Cancelled

Taking place in the picturesque Kiso township of Nagano Prefecture, the Mikoshi Matsuri is an …

7:00pm

Free

Nagano
Jul 24

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Jul 25

Tenjin Festival

** 2020 COVID-19 Update: While some of the ceremonial aspects will go ahead, all public events …

Free

Osaka