You Should Visit Japan

19/12/2025

Maybe we should change our name to "You Should Behave Yourself When You Visit Japan"?

23/05/2025

Back in 2019, I had the opportunity to cover the 2019 TOKYO MOTOR SHOW for another website called 9tro. They went out of business in 2022 and no longer have my article (or anything else) on their site, which means I can now share my report on my site. So here is a little blast from the past. How many of these concepts have gone into production since then? Read the article and relive those heady days of pre-virus optimism.
- Chris

The theme for the 46th Tokyo Motor Show is "Open Future", and it couldn't be more appropriate. Everywhere you look is a peek into a future full of possibilities. Whether it's performance, safety,...

05/06/2024

Get the popcorn ready, the Japanese Film Festival is about to begin!
For a limited time, you can watch choose from 23 films and 2 drama series (depending on your country) to watch - for free! Yes, subtitles are included. Learn about modern Japanese culture while being entertained!
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The Japanese Film Festival Online 2024 - the third edition of the event and the largest one ever - will be held for a month by the Japan Foundation. It will feature 23 films and two TV dramas series with subtitles in avaiilable up to 16 languages, available in up to 27 countries/regions - for free.

30/04/2024

Toneri Park's Flower and Light Movement - now through 6 May. Take the Nippori-Toneri Liner from Nippori Station or Nishinippori Station on the Yamanote Line.

28/04/2024

Projection displays are always fun.

13/02/2023

Wanting to see the cherry blossom season in person? Peak season is predicted to be between March 20 and May 10. Check out the Best Flight Deals page of our website for the best deals we could find for a 3-week trip (March 18 - April 8). Have a great time!
https://www.youshouldvisitjapan.com/best-flight-deals.html
Photo: Michael Foertsch

22/01/2023

This opinion piece has gone viral in the expat community since being published two days ago. What's your take?

The so-called lost decade has now stretched to three. What went wrong, asks Rupert Wingfield-Hayes.

24/09/2022

For the first time in over TWO YEARS we've updated our Best Flight Deals page! That felt good!

While most flights did go up in price, only two non-stops went up a serious amount (sorry Boston and Atlanta!) and LA's non-stop actually got cheaper. Check our site for more details:

Best flight deals to Japan