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05/06/2026

Beach vibes, historic castles, or serene mountain temples? 🌊 Wakayama has it all just a short train ride from Osaka! Find the perfect place to stay and escape the city crowds this summer.

Choosing where to stay in Wakayama Prefecture depends on what you want to see and do in this historic and scenic region. To make your trip planning easier, we’ve selected five of the best areas to stay in Wakayama, whether you’re exploring the city, relaxing on the beach, or hiking through the m...

05/06/2026

Ready to level up your Osaka trip? 🎮 Explore Otaroad in Denden Town for the ultimate pop-culture treasure hunt. From vintage games to the latest anime merch, this street has it all!

Always bustling with activity, Nippombashi Otaroad (日本橋オタロード) — known as “the Akihabara of the West” — is a popular destination for anime lovers visiting Osaka. The name “Otaroad” comes from the word “otaku” and refers to the many manga, game, and figure stores that l...

05/06/2026

Want to see Kyoto transform into a giant, month-long party? 🎉 Gion Matsuri kicks off in July with massive moving floats and traditional music. It’s one of Japan’s biggest summer festivals, so start planning now!

Kyoto’s Gion Matsuri, a month-long festival starting July 1, features traditional performances and parades, transforming the city into an enchanting celebration hub. (This page may contain promotional content.)

05/06/2026

Ready to snap the ultimate summer vacation memories? 📸 With tax-free perks and the current exchange rate, buying a trendy camera in Japan is a massive steal! Find out which models are flying off the shelves at Tokyo's giant BicCamera stores.
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04/06/2026

Your epic summer adventure is officially calling! This area just south of Osaka has some of the region's best beaches

Shirahama is a resort town in Wakayama Prefecture, particularly famous for Shirahama Onsen. Summer here starts as early as May, with the earliest opening beaches in Japan's main island of Honshu. There's more to see here than beautiful beaches, though. There are natural scenic spots like Keishochi,....

04/06/2026

Forget everything you know about Japanese food! Northern Japan is hiding some seriously delicious and comforting dishes you've definitely never heard of. 🤤

Looking to add something different to your Japanese foods list? Tohoku, in northern Japan, is home to bold, comforting dishes shaped by cold winters and rich local ingredients. Spanning six prefectures, Aomori, Akita, Iwate, Miyagi, Yamagata, and Fukushima, the region draws from mountains, rivers, a...

04/06/2026

Bullet train, night bus, or flying? We broke down the cheapest and fastest ways to travel between Tokyo and Osaka so you don't have to! 🚄

Tokyo and Osaka sit about 500 kilometers apart, linking Japan’s largest metropolitan area with the food-loving heart of Kansai. For many travelers planning a self-guided trip to Japan, visiting both cities in one itinerary is a must. The big question is simple: what is the smartest way to get betw...

04/06/2026

Catching the beautiful fireworks show at the base of Mount Fuji is an absolute bucket-list experience! (Be sure to book hotels soon, they fill up quickly!)

Since its inception in 1917, the Kawaguchiko Lake Festival has become a hallmark of summer in the region, renowned for hosting the grandest fireworks display among the Fuji Five Lakes. With the majestic Mount Fuji as its backdrop, this festival features around 10,000 fireworks, including musical fir...

04/06/2026

Visiting Kansai? This weekend, don't miss the Osaka Bay Skylumina - an incredible fireworks and drone show spectacle!

One of summer 2026’s most spectacular night events is set to take over Osaka’s skies. On June 6, Osaka Bay will host OSAKA BAY SKYLUMINA, a dazzling fusion of cutting-edge technology and artistic design. The event will feature an incredible 10,000 fireworks, alongside more than 1,000 drones crea...

03/06/2026

🌸☁️ SHIBUYA SKY Has Turned Into a Dreamy World of Flowers and Clouds (Only Until June 30!)

Think SHIBUYA SKY is just about the view? Think again.

The entire 46th-floor indoor observation gallery has been transformed into an immersive art experience called "Flowing Flowers," and it's seriously gorgeous.

The exhibition takes you through five weather-inspired zones, from giant floating flower petals under sunny skies and billowing fabrics dancing in the breeze to moody storm-blue spaces before ending in a dazzling rainbow-colored floral landscape after the rain. Every corner is made for photos, and with Tokyo's skyline as the backdrop, the results are absolutely stunning. 🌈✨

After exploring, stop by Paradise Lounge on the same floor for a limited-time early summer flower-themed cocktail. 🍸 It's the perfect way to complete the experience.

Even better? Entry to the exhibition is included with your SHIBUYA SKY admission ticket, so there's no extra charge to visit.

The event runs only through June 30, so if Tokyo is on your travel plans this month, it's worth booking your tickets soon!

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SHIBUYA SKY
📅 Now through June 30, 2026