Tobu Nikko Station’s Tourist Information Center renovated
Tobu Nikko Station’s Tourist Information Center has been renovated to better cater to non-Japanese visitors. New facilities include a home delivery service counter and multilingual ticket vending...
View ArticleFukuoka Fair at Tobu Department Store 25-30 May
Indulge in Fukuoka favourites at the Fukuoka Fair at Tobu Department Store! Must-try dishes include the traditional Hakata Tonkotsu (pork bone) Ramen and fluffy shaved ice. Date Thursday 25th to...
View ArticleExperience Zen Buddhism at Enryakuji Temple
Discover the teachings of Zen, the origin of Japanese culture. Learn about the spirit of Zen Buddhism, practice Zen meditation, transcribe sutras and try your hand at other Zen practices at the...
View ArticleFirefly viewing spots in Shiga
Moriyama Hotaru Park and Walk A 3km walk from Moriyama Institute of Fireflies to Moriyama Station is set up for firefly viewing, a symbol of early summer in Moriyama. Various events will take place...
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Japanese films at Sydney Film Festival
A selection of Japanese films will be showing at this year’s Sydney Film Festival, which runs from 7-18 June 2017. Ama-San Ama-San A lyrical introduction to the traditional world of Japan’s free-diving...
View ArticleMt Fuji Climbing Dates and Tips
Mt Fuji climbing season is starting soon! With proper training and preparation, your Mt Fuji climb will be a memorable experience. 2017 climbing season dates The trails will be open as follows: Yoshida...
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EAT JAPAN: an essential guide to this culinary hot spot
We recently partnered with the team at Qantas along with Gourmet Traveller & International Traveller magazines to produce this must-have 16-page guide on the incredible culinary experiences that...
View ArticleShiga Fireworks Festivals
Fireworks Festivals are one of the highlights of summer in Japan. Here’s a list of upcoming Fireworks Festivals to enjoy in Shiga Prefecture in 2017: Biwako Great Fireworks Festival Date: 2017.08.08...
View ArticleTokyo Yukata Experience
Experience summer in Japan with a Yukata Package Available to travellers only in July and August, Keio Department store’s Yukata Package includes a Yukata set, fitting fee, and photo-shoot fee. The...
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Restaurant Kamakura Village in Iiyama Nagano
This coming winter, tuck into some delicious hot-pot in a toasty warm kamakura (snow hut), a unique experience to Iiyama City! Enjoy a special village light-up, only on weekends. Book early to secure...
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Waterfall dining in Yurihama Tottori
Fancy a traditional Japanese meal next to a waterfall? At the Imadaki Waterfall in Yurihama, Tottori Prefecture, you can enjoy a unique dining experience of “taki doko cuisine (Eat Near a Waterfall)”...
View ArticlePeach picking at a farmer’s guest house
Peaches are a must-eat summer fruit in Japan. STAY JAPAN, the Japan guesthouse reservation website is offering a peach picking experience at a farmer’s guest house in Wakayama. Wakayama prefecture is...
View ArticleMt Fuji Climbing Tour with gear
Partners Information: This summer, climb Mt Fuji on the #1 most popular Mt Fuji Climbing Tour for Tourists with H.I.S.! Over 3,500 climbers have chosen this tour in the past. Even a first time climber...
View ArticleArita and Imari Porcelain Exhibition at Keio Plaza Hotel
Partners Information: Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo is hosting their 37th Annual Exhibition of Arita and Imari Porcelain, titled Antique Porcelain in Contemporary Life, from July 1st to August 2nd 2017. Arita...
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Bic Camera Akiba store opens
Partners Information: Bic Camera Akiba on Chuo-dori in Tokyo’s “electric town” Akihabara opened on 22nd June 2017. All six locations of Bic Camera Akiba and Sofmap Akiba have come together as “Akiba...
View ArticleYokohama Triennale 2017
Islands, Constellations and Galapagos The Yokohama Triennale, which started in 2001 is celebrating its sixth year in 2017. One of Japan’s most prominent international exhibitions of contemporary art,...
View ArticleThe Matsuri Okinawa – Performing Arts Event
Partners Information: World class performing arts of Okinawa The performing arts of Okinawa developed along a unique path, impacted by a diverse range of performing arts from Southeast Asia and through...
View ArticleJR Seishun 18 Ticket now on sale
Partners Information: The Seishun 18 Ticket（seishun juhachi kippu, meaning something like “youth 18 ticket ”) is a seasonally available railway ticket which allows the holder five days of unlimited...
View ArticleMt Takao – Day Trip from Tokyo
Partners Information: Mt Takao is located only about one hour by train from Shinjuku in central Tokyo. The mountain attracts 2.6 million climbers annually and is easy to climb at only 599m in height....
View ArticleNagano Transport App: Nagano Navi
Partners Information: Many travellers to Japan have expressed frustration that finding information on public transportation is quite difficult. In Nagano, it is sometimes necessary to travel by bus or...
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