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Trying to see Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, and Hokkaido all in one trip means you will spend more time dragging luggage between trains than actually enjoying the country. It is so much better to slow down, wander the back alleys, and relax in a quiet cafe. Go deeper into a few regions instead of spreading yourself too thin! 🤦🏻‍♀️ Do you agree? Let us know in the comments!#japantravel #japantips #visitjapan #japantrip #travelmistakes
Do you know the cycling laws have just changed? As of April 2026, you can be given a blue ticket by the police for 113 different offenses. While red tickets for major offenses like cycling under the influence are still in place, you can now face penalties from 3000 to 12000 yen for minor offenses. What do you think of these new laws? Leave a comment and follow us for more Japan updates!#japancycling #japantravel #japannews #visitjapan #cyclinginjapan
You need to know that the cherry blossoms aren’t the only beautiful spring bloom in Japan. If you love all things whimsy, cottage-core, or romantic, then you’ll love Japan’s wisteria season. Want to know where to go to see the wisteria? These are our 10 favourite spots: 🪻 Ashikaga Flower Park (Tochigi) 🪻 Kasama Inari Shrine (Ibaraki) 🪻 Fuji no Sakuoka (Gunma) 🪻 Kameido Tenjin (Koto Ward, Tokyo) 🪻 Kokuryo Shrine (Chofu City, Tokyo) 🪻 Yokosuka Shobuen (Yokosuka, Kanagawa) 🪻 Tokaen (Saitama) 🪻 Tamashiki Park (Saitama) 🪻 Chosenji Temple, Wisteria of Kotsuhada (Saitama) 🪻 Mandaraji Park (Aichi)#wisteria #japantravel #visitjapan #springinjapan #japantrip
Japan is changing its tax free shopping rules. From November 2026, you will no longer get an automatic discount at checkout.Instead, you will pay full price and ask the staff to scan your passport.When leaving Japan, simply declare your items at customs to process your refund.Your money will arrive within one to four weeks! SAVE this video so you are prepared. ✈️#japanshopping #japantravel #visitjapan
‼️ Please note that the event details are subject to change. Please always refer to the official pages for the latest information. ‼️👉 Kamakura Matsuri 鎌倉まつり Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine and surrounding areas 鶴岡八幡宮を中心とする鎌倉市内一円 Kamakura, Kanagawa April 12th - 19th👉 White Heron Dance 白鷺の舞 Sensoji Temple 浅草寺 Taito, Tokyo April 12th👉 Tsukiji Hongwanji Flower Festival 築地本願寺 はなまつり Tsukiji Hongwanji 築地本願寺 Chuo, Tokyo April 11th👉 Shiofune Kannon Azalea Festival 塩船観音寺つつじまつり Shiofune Kannon-ji Temple 塩船観音寺 Ome, Tokyo April 8th - May 5th👉 Asakusa Kannon Ura Ichiyo Cherry Blossom Festival 浅草観音うら 一葉桜まつり Fuji Park 台東区立富士公園 Taito, Tokyo April 11th👉 Sankeien Primrose Exhibition 三溪園 さくらそう展 Sankeien 三溪園 Yokohama, Kanagawa April 11th - 15th👉 Kurihama Flower Park Poppy & Nemophila Festival くりはま花の国 ポピー・ネモフィラまつり Kurihama Hana no Kuni Flower World くりはま花の国 Yokosuka, Kanagawa April 11th - May 31st👉 Synchronicity Festival SYNCHRONICITY '26 Shibuya Club Quattro and surrounding areas 渋谷ライブハウス一帯 Shibuya, Tokyo April 11th - 12th👉 Yoyogi Park Wanwan Carnival 代々木公園わんわんカーニバル Yoyogi Park 代々木公園 Shibuya, Tokyo April 10th - 12th👉 Tokyo Poetry Week 東京ポエトリー・ウィーク Various Locations (Gallery Conceal Shibuya, etc.) 東京都内各所（ギャラリーコンシール渋谷 ほか） Tokyo April 9th - 18th👉 Saitama Mint Bureau Cherry Blossom Viewing 造幣局さいたま支局 桜のさんぽ道 Saitama Mint Bureau 造幣局さいたま支局 Saitama, Saitama April 6th - 19th👉 Toneri Park Nemophila Illumination 花と光のムーブメント 舎人公園 Toneri Park 舎人公園 Adachi, Tokyo April 10th - 26th#tokyonow #matsuri #japanfestival #japanesefestivals #tokyolife #tokyoevent #tokyoevents #tokyolifestyle #japanlife #japanlifestyle #traveljapan #visitjapan #visitjapanjp #discovertokyo #exploretokyo #exploringtokyo #livingintokyo #tokyolife #tokyoculture #tokyoevent #tokyoevents #tokyoexpat #tokyolover #tokyotokyo #tokyotravel #tokyotrip #tokyotrips #japantravelguide #japanguide #japantravel
In Yamaguchi, Kawara Soba is served sizzling hot on an actual roof tile. This is a tradition born from samurai soldiers cooking meals on heated tiles during wartime! You get crispy green tea soba topped with juicy beef, fluffy egg, lemon, and daikon.#kawarasoba #japanesefood #yamaguchi #japantravel #foodbucketlist
The chance to see the cherry blossoms in Tokyo is so short and it is happening right now. Honestly, you can find breathtaking flowers all over the city just by strolling through the nearby neighbourhood. But if you want to make sure you see some of the best blooms in the city, this is the three day Tokyo itinerary that we recommend: 🗼 Day 1: Skytree, Sumida River, Ueno Park, Meguro River 🗼 Day 2: Shibuya, Yoyogi Park, Harajuku, Shinjuku Gyoen 🗼 Day 3: Chidorigafuchi, Zozoji Temple, Roppongi#tokyosakura #cherryblossom #tokyoitinerary #japantravel #visitjapan
These are our favourite regions for exploring the wild side of the country. Even the spots mentioned here are just a sample of what you can find in each area. Swipe through for the starting points to see which region matches your style! 🤩#japantravel #offthebeatenpath #visitjapan #hiddenjapan #japantripjapan travel guide, off the beaten path japan, hidden japan, japan golden route, regional japan travel, travelling in japan, japan luggage tips, explore japan, flip japan travel, visit japan
‼️ Note that the event details may change. Please always refer to the official pages for the latest information. ‼️Follow us to stay up to date on events, festivals, matsuri and all things Japan!👉 The Miyako Odori (Cherry Blossom Dances) 都をどり Gion Kobu Kaburenjo 祇園甲部歌舞練場 Gion, Kyoto April 1 – April 30, 2026👉 Kanamara Matsuri (Festival of the Steel Phallus) かなまら祭り Kanayama Shrine 金山神社 Kawasaki, Kanagawa April 4th - 5th👉 Inuyama Festival 犬山祭 Haritsuna Shrine 針綱神社 Inuyama, Aichi April 4 – April 5, 2026👉 Takayama Spring Festival (Sanno Matsuri) 春の高山祭 Hie Jinja Shrine 日枝神社 Takayama, Gifu April 14 – April 15, 2026👉 Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Opening 立山黒部アルペンルート全線開通 Yuki-no-Otani (Snow Wall) 立山黒部アルペンルート Toyama / Nagano April 15, 2026👉 Kamakura Matsuri 鎌倉まつり Tsurugaoka Hachimangu 鶴岡八幡宮 Kamakura, Kanagawa April 12, 18, and 19, 2026 (Main events)👉 Bunkyo Azalea Festival (Tsutsuji Matsuri) 文京つつじまつり Nezu Shrine 根津神社 Bunkyo, Tokyo April 1 – April 30, 2026👉 Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival 弘前さくらまつり Hirosaki Park 弘前公園 Hirosaki, Aomori April 10 – May 5, 2026#japannow #japanfestival #japanevent #japantravel #visitjapan
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