Planning Guide to Golden Week Veronica Carnevale Golden Week refers to a roughly week-long period centered around four national holidays. This holiday break generally starts at..
Money Currency Conversion & Exchange Rates Tom Roseveare The Japanese landscape for payments has transformed in the last decade to keep pace with the revolution in digital and contactless..
Planning Mount Fuji to Charge Climbing Fees Kim Feb 10, 2024 In an effort to combat overcrowding and bullet climbing concerns, Yamanashi Prefecture officials have announced that a 2000 JPY..
Planning Japan Introducing Digital Nomad Visas Kim Feb 3, 2024 The number of countries offering digital nomad visas has expanded significantly over recent years, with Japan ready to hop on board..
Planning Japan's 2024 Cherry Blossom Projections Kim One of the most anticipated times of the new year is the release of projected sakura blooming dates from the Japan Meteorologi..
Planning Yamaguchi Makes NY Times 2024 Travel List Kim Jan 11, 2024 A number of publications release travel lists at the beginning of the year, providing readers with information about emerging trends..
Planning Beppu Makes Booking.com's Trending Destinations List Kim Jan 14, 2024 Beppu is gaining in popularity among Booking.com users, with the accommodation website listing the region as one of its top 10 trending..
Planning Two More Sakura Drinks Hit Starbucks Japan Kim Mar 1, 2024 Hot on the heels of Starbucks releasing two sakura-themed drinks in mid-February, they've got a new round of seasonal beverages..