We would like to extend our most heartfelt gratitude to the more than 25 million people that visited Expo 2025! 🙇 We hope that your experience was impactful and that you were also able to explore some of the wonderful destinations that make the Kansai region a must-visit when

Ever dreamed of playing in a Pokémon world?🎮 ⠀ Welcome to Chansey’s Lucky Park in Fukushima—a kawaii-filled paradise dedicated to Chansey, the Fukushima Support Pokémon! Featuring adorable playground equipment and plenty of photo spots starring Chansey, Pikachu, and other

Think you have good aim? 🎯 Test your luck at Udo Shrine! ⛩️✨ Set inside a stunning seaside cave in Miyazaki, this shrine offers a fun and unique challenge. For good luck, visitors can buy small clay balls (“undama”) and try to throw them into a small hollow on a rock below,

Condé Nast readers have spoken and Japan has been chosen as the #1 Top Country in the World for the THIRD consecutive year in a row! 🎉 Tokyo and Kyoto were also chosen as the #1 and #2 Best Large Cities in the World 🤩 2025 has been a record-breaking year for tourism to Japan

Imagine riding an open-air trolley right through a tunnel of autumn colors 🍁🛤️🍂 That’s the experience at Akasawa Natural Recreation Forest in Nagano. Here, the deep green of the 300-year-old hinoki cypress trees makes the brilliant reds and yellows of the autumn leaves truly

Dreaming of Japan’s autumn colors for 2025? ✨🍂🍁 The country comes alive with incredible color and even more unforgettable experiences. 🍂 Discover vibrant landscapes and seasonal flavors 😍 Find stunning reds, oranges, and yellows everywhere you look Ready to get inspired

Fruit or bus stop? In this town, they’re both!🍓🍈 ⠀ Along the quiet coast of Nagasaki, five different fruit-shaped bus stops—including strawberries, melons, and oranges—suddenly appear beside the road, adding a playful splash of color🍈🍊 In autumn, cosmos bloom all around,

Ever wondered where Japan's gods and legends come to life?✨ ⠀ Head to Miyajima Island, Hiroshima’s sacred island, cherished for centuries as a home to divine spirits. From the iconic torii gate standing majestically from the sea to countless serene Buddhist statues scattered

Ever feel like you've stepped right into a scene from a movie? 😉 At the ryokan Ookawaso in Fukushima, guests are welcomed by the sound of a live shamisen performance on a stunning floating stage. Many say the lobby's amazing design looks like it's straight out of a certain

Some castles just have an epic location 🏯🌙 Gifu Castle stands proudly atop Mt. Kinka, offering incredible panoramic views over the Nagara River and the city below. This was once the powerful stronghold of the legendary feudal lord, Oda Nobunaga more than 400 years ago. The

An amazing natural escape just minutes from the station. In Hakone-Yumoto, you’ll find Hien Falls, a roughly 65-foot-tall waterfall located within the grounds of the Tenseien inn ♨️ Step closer and you’ll feel an instant wave of cool air. It’s the perfect little stop to beat the

Ever dreamed of wandering through a living postcard from Japan’s past?🌾 ⠀ Step into Ouchi-juku, Fukushima’s beautifully preserved post town, where charming thatched-roof houses transport you to a bygone era. Every narrow street tells a story of old-world travel and traditional

Curious what Japan looked like before the city lights?👀 ⠀ Step back in time at Narai-juku, a historic post town in Nagano that once thrived as a rest stop for travelers journeying on foot along the old Nakasendo route. Today, rows of wooden buildings still line the streets,

On the Amaharashi Coast, nature creates a perfect frame 🖼️ Onnaiwa (Woman Rock) stands on the shoreline, with the mighty Tateyama Mountains rising in the distance. This powerful and dramatic landscape has captivated people for centuries and remains a timeless symbol of Japan’s

Discover Japan’s largest rice paddy art in Gyoda, Saitama! 🌾🎨 This Guinness World Record-holding artwork spans nearly 7 acres of rice fields—massive art created entirely from colored rice plants! For 2025, the design celebrates Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie:

The power of Nachi Falls is something you can truly feel 🌊 For centuries, this sacred waterfall has been a center of devotion for pilgrims on the Kumano Kodo trails. The view of Japan’s tallest waterfall next to the classic three-story pagoda is an incredible sight. It’s a

Summer nights in Nara belong to the Tokae festival 🕯️ The city’s famous park glows with the quiet, beautiful energy of thousands of individual candles. For a truly unique view, visitors can row a boat on the pond by the floating Ukimido pavilion, gliding through the candlelit

Ready to face your fear of heights with a view?✨ ⠀ Kazurabashi Bridge in Tokushima challenges visitors with its suspended vine design, offering a dramatic crossing over the valley’s fast-flowing river. This piece of living history allows you to experience both nature’s raw

Have you ever prayed in front of a giant lion’s mouth?🦁 ⠀ Namba Yasaka-jinja Shrine in Osaka is known for its massive lion head-shaped hall, believed to swallow evil spirits and bring victory✨ The fierce expression and unique architecture make it one of Japan’s most striking

The scenery at Takachiho Gorge in Miyazaki Prefecture is unreal 🏞️ Rowing through the emerald waters is an incredible experience, as boats glide between sheer volcanic cliffs for an up-close view of the stunning Manai Falls 🚣 Who are you bringing with you on this adventure? 👇