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For 2023, cherry blossoms in Kyoto are expected to start around the end of March and to be in full bloom around early April.
You’ll be able to look down and see Osaka when flying into Kansai International Airport. Japan’s second …
Find out when's best to see sakura in all the major cities around the country.
Plum blossoms, spring festivals, the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka and more!
February is filled with winter wonderlands, oyster fests, and demons
As of April 1 2023, the Hokkaidō Love Pass is no longer available. If you’re planning a trip to Hokkaidō, you …
Kyoto is so much more than just sightseeing. Join a tea ceremony, learn to wear a kimono, and more.
Is this the year you finally make it to Niseko? Not your first time? Find out what's new for 2022/23.
Kick off the new year with fire festivals, lantern festivals, and even festivals featuring ogres!
Just hopped off your flight and got your heart set on some of that world famous Kobe beef? You’ll need to get to …
These natural wonders come to life when the mercury drops — think "snow monsters," frozen waterfalls, steamy hot …
Flanked by mountains, with beaches, islands, and temples, and 200km of coastline, it can be difficult to know where to …
Already neon-bright Osaka will shine a little brighter during the holiday season!
Get all the festive feels at these Kyoto winter illumination events!
Winter in Japan is more than just the Sapporo Snow Festival. See how the season gets it so right with these stunning …
It's best to plan early, as accommodation and travel options book up quickly!
Attend traditional festivals, run a marathon & enjoy the illuminations before ringing in the New Year!
Finally! The iconic torii gate of Miyajima can now be seen after more than three years undercover.
Yes—you can still race (safely) through the streets of Osaka.
Take subways, private railways and buses throughout the Kansai region for a huge discount with the Kansai Thru Pass.
Fire-walking, autumn illuminations, the Grand Sumo Tournament, and more!
This Shinkansen line is smoking hot, and it might have something to do with the active volcano at the end of it.
Get your fall leaf fix wherever you are in Japan -- from Hokkaidō’s mountains to the secret valleys of Kansai.