What’s Happening Now in Fukuoka & Japan January 2025
- 02-01-2025
Tourist magnet Kyoto goes ahead with plan to hike hotel taxes – Kyoto Prefecture
Kyoto authorities announced plans to hike lodging taxes, as Japan's ancient capital seeks to assuage grumbles from locals about too many tourists. Lured by its myriad sights and a weak yen, Japan has seen foreign to... READ MORE
Celebrating Oshogatsu: Japan’s New Year Festival
- 01-15-2025
If you’re planning a visit to Japan during winter, there’s no better time to experience the country’s rich culture than during Oshogatsu, the Japanese New Year celebration. Unlike the flashy fireworks and late-night parties seen in many other countries, Japan welcomes the New Year with meaningful r... READ MORE
What’s Happening Now in Fukuoka & Japan December 2024
- 01-01-2025
New fences installed at Mount Fuji photo spot to curb jaywalking – Yamanashi Prefecture
New fences were erected to prevent jaywalking in front of a convenience store in Yamanashi Prefecture that has become a popular spot for photographing Mount Fuji. The site in Fujikawaguchiko has drawn many fo... READ MORE
Exploring Japan by Train: The Most Scenic Railway Journeys
- 12-15-2024
Train travel in Japan is not just a mode of transportation; it’s a journey through stunning landscapes and a window into the country’s culture and beauty. With options ranging from the iconic Shinkansen bullet trains to nostalgic steam locomotives, Japan’s railways are a fantastic way to explore th... READ MORE
What’s Happening Now in Fukuoka & Japan November 2024
- 12-01-2024
China expanding visa-free entry to more countries, including Japan – Nationwide
China announced that it would expand visa-free entry to nine more countries as it seeks to boost tourism and business travel to help revive a sluggish economy. Starting Nov. 30, travelers from Bulgaria, Romania, Malt... READ MORE
Japan’s Best Hiking Trails: From Sacred Mountains to Coastal Paths
- 11-15-2024
Japan is a paradise for hiking enthusiasts, with its diverse landscapes, stunning natural beauty, and deep-rooted spiritual connections to the land. From world-famous peaks like Mount Fuji to the ancient pilgrimage routes of Kumano Kodo, Japan offers a wide array of hiking trails that cater to ever... READ MORE
What’s Happening Now in Fukuoka & Japan October 2024
- 11-01-2024
Japan voted Best Country in world for 2nd year in a row in Conde Nast Traveler poll – Nationwide
Conde Nast Traveler has released the results of its Readers’ Choice Awards, and for the second year in a row, Japan has been voted Best Country. Japan finished with a score of 95.32 in the annual use... READ MORE
Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri: Japan’s Most Thrilling Festival of Strength and Spirit
- 10-15-2024
Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri is one of Japan’s most exhilarating and intense festivals, held annually in the city of Kishiwada, Osaka Prefecture. Known for its fast-paced, thrilling cart-pulling races, this centuries-old festival draws massive crowds, eager to witness the display of strength, speed, a... READ MORE
What’s Happening Now in Fukuoka & Japan September 2024
- 10-01-2024
More than 95,000 Japanese aged over 100; most of them women – Nationwide
The number of people in Japan aged 100 or older has hit a record high of more than 95,000 -- almost 90 percent of them women -- government data showed. The figures further highlight the slow-burning demographic crisis gripp... READ MORE
Obon Matsuri in Japan: Honouring Ancestral Spirits
- 09-15-2024
Obon, also known as Bon, is one of Japan’s most significant and spiritually meaningful festivals. Held annually in mid-August (or July in some regions), Obon Matsuri is a time when Japanese people honour the spirits of their ancestors, welcoming them back to the physical world for a few days of reu... READ MORE
