Art
Four reasons to visit the Setouchi Triennale
The 2025 edition of the international art festival offers a rich tapestry of contemporary art and community initiatives
Travel
Travel tips and guides to Tokyo's surrounds and beyond – your holiday starts here
Things to do
15 best things to do on Enoshima: attractions, restaurants, cafés and shops
Take in the Mt Fuji and sea views and spend a perfect day on Enoshima island, just south of Tokyo
Travel
Naoshima art island: the best museums, where to stay and what to do
How to have the best art experience on Naoshima, Japan's foremost art island, including the best way to get there
Things to do
12 best places to enjoy stunning views of Mt Fuji
To see Mt Fuji in all its glory, take a day trip out of Tokyo to these scenic spots in Yamanashi and Shizuoka
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Japan's 8 most underrated prefectures – and why you should visit
Travel off the beaten track to these storybook villages, Edo-era towns with geisha (not Kyoto!) and seaside retreat
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Travel news and updates
Things to do
Online booking to climb Mt Fuji will begin April 24
Reservations are required for the 2025 climbing season
Travel
Hakone Ropeway to open new observation area overlooking a volcanic valley
Earth Valley at Owakudani offers a closer look at the geothermal terrain that makes Hakone a unique onsen destination
Travel
Japan now has an official Hello Kitty airport
You can now fly in and out of the newly rebranded airport in Kunisaki, Oita prefecture
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This new mountaintop observation deck in Shizuoka boasts stunning Mt Fuji scenery
Izu Panorama Park’s latest addition offers sky-high experiences and a direct view of Japan’s iconic mountain
Things to do
Ashikaga Flower Park is home to one of Japan's most impressive wisteria festivals
The Fujinohana Monogatari Ofuji Festival 2025 in Tochigi also has evening light-ups, and it's about two hours from Tokyo
Things to do
The massive snow corridor at Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is opening in April
With walls up to 20 metres tall, this attraction in Toyama is having a two-month-long festival for its 2025 season
Beyond Tokyo
Things to do
What we know so far about Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
Expo 2025 is less than a year away. Here’s what you can expect at the momentous event, plus how to get tickets
Travel
7 most beautiful train stations in Japan
Take a trip across Japan to see these incredible railway stops in Tokyo, Kyoto, Kanazawa and more
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10 stunning attractions in Japan that don’t look like Japan
Forget Zen gardens – these places make you feel like you’re in Egypt, Bali, Greece and more, all without leaving Japan
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Five places in Japan that look like scenes from Spirited Away
There’s a seaside train station in Ehime and an old Tokyo shop that may have inspired Studio Ghibli's 'Spirited Away'
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10 best onsen destinations in Japan
Warm up as well as rejuvenate your body and mind at these scenic hot spring resorts, easily accessible from Tokyo
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The best Okinawa islands you should visit
The most beautiful places to go for an island getaway in Japan’s own tropical paradise
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Useful info for travellers
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Overseas tourists can get this exclusive Sanrio Pasmo transport card
Get discounts on attractions in Tokyo and ride around on the city's trains and buses with the cute Pasmo Passport IC card
Travel
5 most useful tourist services and facilities in Tokyo Station
Find English language support for buying train tickets and planning travel itineraries, plus baggage storage and lockers
Restaurants
5 best restaurants at Narita Airport Terminal 2’s new Japan Food Hall
Enjoy one last proper Japanese meal in Narita Airport before having to face airplane food on your flight home