The Meguro River is arguably Tokyo’s premier spot to engage in hanami (flower-viewing) when the sakura are in full bloom. Approximately 800 cherry trees, mostly of the Somei Yoshino variety, line both sides of the river for about 4 kilometers, creating an ethereal atmosphere as the branches gracefully dip towards the water. Due to the location’s… Read
Yamagata–based travel specialist The Hidden Japan has launched a new collection of multi-day tours showcasing local crafts and hands-on experiences unique to Niigata and Yamagata prefectures. All tours start in Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata, and finish in Sakata City, Yamagata and are designed primarily for travelers seeking intellectually stimulating, authentic cultural experiences, particularly… Read
There are a lot of unusual accommodations around Japan, but if you’re looking for one of the newest and most convenient places to stay, you can’t go past Hotel R9 The Yard. This chain with the industrial-sounding name is notable for its unique lodgings, which are made out of storage containers. This… Read
For long-distance travel in Japan, most people’s first transportation choice is the shinkansen, followed by a plane if their destination isn’t easily accessible via the bullet train network. But for a certain segment of travelers, highway buses are the best fit for their needs. Taking the bus tends to be the least… Read
Shimane Prefecture — located in the southwest of Japan’s main island near Hiroshima Prefecture — is an off-the-beaten-path destination known for traditional tea culture, sword making and one of Japan’s most beautiful gardens among other treasures. Shimane’s most famous attraction, however, is undoubtedly the city of Izumo. It is said… Read
FlightHub, a Momentum Ventures subsidiary and leading online travel agency that allows consumers to book cost-effective travel services, has launched its AI-powered travel agent, Mila. Designed to simplify travel inquiries and enhance customer service efficiency, Mila marks a transformative leap in the travel booking experience. Unlike traditional chatbots, Mila operates… Read
An aircraft developed by Boom Supersonic became the first independently funded jet to break the sound barrier this week. The XB-1 aircraft accelerated to Mach 1.05 at about 35,000 feet during a test flight Tuesday in the same Mojave Desert airspace in California where Charles “Chuck” Yeager was the first… Read
Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest for international travel, saw a record 92.3 million passengers pass through its terminals in 2024, officials announced Thursday. The result cements Dubai's bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic, surpassing the previous record set in 2018 for the first time. Today, the airport feels like… Read
Nagasaki, located on the northwest coast of Kyushu, is known for its history with the atomic bomb. But this beautiful prefecture has a lot more to offer visitors. It is home to Japan’s oldest Chinatown. Each year, people celebrate this rich culture during the Nagasaki Lantern Festival, which lasts for two… Read
Earlier this month, Nintendo finally gave us our first glimpse at the Switch 2, but that’s not the only follow-up/sequel they’re involved in these days. Last month saw the opening of the first expansion for the Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan, and now Super Mario and Donkey Kong will be taking to the… Read