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The Osaka World Expo 2025 promises to attract visitors from all over the world, offering a platform to discover technological, cultural and environmental innovations.

Osaka, a dynamic metropolis and Japan's third-largest city, is preparing to host the 2025 World Expo.

World's fairs have played a crucial role in showcasing innovation, culture and progress on a global scale. Japan has hosted several of these prestigious events.

World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, from April 13 to October 13, is a must-see event under the theme "Designing the society of the future, imagining our life of tomo

Specially designed for tourists on short and medium-term trips. Discover Welcome Suica travel cards!

This is it! Japan has finally relaxed all restrictions for travelers since the 11st of October. 

Located in the Aichi Expo Memorial Park, near the city of Nagoya, Ghibli Park is the most prominent attraction of the end of the year.

As Japan prepares to welcome foreign visitors once again, we invite you to discover 5 new magical and extravagant places, which are opening their doors this year.

Were you traveling to Japan with Japan Experience? Here is the information on how to get a credit note or refund.

Article updated on September 1, 2022 

The blooming of cherry blossoms, called sakura in japanese, announces the arriving of Spring. Incarnating ephemerality, they unveil their beauty for only two wee

From May 2020, passengers of the Tokaido-Sanyo-Kyushu Shinkansen are required to reserve a special seat with an area to store oversized or bulky luggage when they wish to travel with suitcases with

Whether you're a lover of contemporary art, traditional art and crafts or even Japanese pop culture, there's an exhibition that will interest you among our selection of winter exhibitions.

Tokyographie photography festival returns for its second year and takes place in the Japanese capital from November 29 to January 12 2020. Discover the artists and exhibitions not to be missed!

One of the most popular events of the 2020 Olympics has changed location from Tokyo to Sapporo. It's now the capital of Hokkaido that will host the marathon events for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics!

The preservation of our environment has become one of the significant challenges of the early 21st century. The most-watched sports event in the world hasn't escaped this global issue.

On July 23, 2018, just two years after the launch of the Olympic Games, a permanent official store opened just a stone's throw from Shinjuku Station.

Touring the countless mythical monuments of the archipelago is at the top of the list for many visitors, but be aware of closures and obstructed views due to renovations.

Whether you're a fan of contemporary art, traditional arts and crafts or even Japanese pop culture, you'll surely find an event to interest you from our selection of autumn exhibitions.

This summer, why not enjoy one of the exhibitions selected by Japan Experience during your visit to Japan? Events are mostly in Tokyo, but also in Kyoto.

After opening in central Tokyo in 2014, and then in Ise Shima National Park in 2016, it's finally Kyoto's turn!

JR East has recently started testing for a new type of Shinkansen, one that's expected to reach speeds of around 400km/h, the ALFA-X.

The Hakone Free Pass is now available to purchase online!

From March 16, 2019, a new train has started running from JR Shinjuku Station twice a day (at 8:30am and 9:30am) to reach Kawaguchiko in less than 2 hours!

On May 1st, Japan gets a new emperor. After 30 years of rule, Emperor Akihito will leave the chrysanthemum throne to his son, Crown Prince Naruhito.

Golden Week this year is especially long, and will be from Saturday, April 27th to Sunday, May 5th, 2019.

The 4th edition of the artistic event "Flowers by Naked" is being held from January 29th to March 3rd, 2019 at Nihonbashi Mitsui Hall in Tokyo.

To better plan your itinerary and enjoy the best possible hanami, stay informed about the 2019 sakura flowering forecast!

Last year Amazon's "Amazon Go" store in the USA made international news for being both cash and cashierless.

Are you a fan of the Harry Potter universe?

Every autumn, the city of Tokyo organizes a "Stamp Rally", a crazy race to collect stamps while exploring the nine gardens of the capital, grouped in the collective Tokyo Metropolitan Park Associat

Japan will organize the next Rugby World Cup ™ which will take place from September 20 to November 2, 2019.

As in New York or Paris, the City of Kyoto has recently adopted the idea of a tourist tax for accommodation used by holidaymakers.

Sanrio is set to launch a special train in partnership with the Keio line, covered with images of the famous 'Hello Kitty' character.

Do you know the Moomins? They're friendly hippo-like trolls from a series of Finnish illustrated books from 1945.

Climb aboard a helicopter and prevent Godzilla from destroying the city. A new virtual reality attraction has been announced in the "VR Zone" of Tokyo and Osaka.

30 years have passed since the release of "Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind" and the creation of Studio Ghibli in 1984, and "When Marnie was There" in 2014.

From July to September 2018, the most kawaii train in the world, with a Hello Kitty theme, will connect Osaka with Fukuoka, in northern Kyushu.

The characters of many franchises have become incredibly popular in Japan. Shops, cafes, restaurants, theme parks... there's something for everyone!

The films of Studio Ghibli are known for their themes encouraging respect for nature.

On April 30th, 2019, Emperor Akihito will give up his symbolic role. Look back on his reign and the path to his abdication.

For the seventh year running, the Akita dog takes on the role of stationmaster of a small town in Aomori, northern Japan.

On March 1st the Odakyu railway company revealed the new 'Express Romancecar' train model, which connects Shinjuku station with Hakone-Yumoto station.

The timber company Sumitomo Forestry has just proposed its next project: to build the tallest wooden tower in the world, right in the center of Tokyo.

Discover the two creatures chosen to cheer on the teams at the Rugby World Cup which will take place for the first time in Japan in 2019.

The first championship of this year 2018 began on January 14 in Tokyo and the fights will be linked for two weeks at the Kokugikan stadium in Ryôgoku.

In order to reduce waiting time at the airport, Narita has devised several new ways to help ease the strain of massive tourist arrivals to Japan.

The French Rugby Federation has announced that the friendly match of rugby between France and Japan will be disputed at the U Arena in Nanterre on November 25th.

The company Navitime Japan have launched the "Drive Hokkaido!" App, running until 30 November 2017, with hopes of encouraging travelers to visit Hokkaido by car.

Tobu Railways have reactivated a steam train as of August 10th, 2017 to attract travelers to Nikko. It's the first since 1966!

In the sacred mountains of Dewa Sanzan, Yamagata prefecture, the Yamabushi hermits now welcome tourists in search of spirituality.

The new Pokemon train will start running on July 15th in the Tohoku region. Like its predecessor, its mission is to help the children in disaster areas.

The American Starbucks coffee chain opened its first traditional Japanese-style shop in Kyoto on June 30, 2017.

From the 1st of April 2016, new regional JR passes are on sale, to the delight of foreign travelers. There are four in total.

The first "Super Nintendo World" amusement park, dedicated to the world of Mario, is expected to open before the summer of 2020 in Universal Studios Japan, Osaka.

The luxury train experience returns to Japan with the commissioning of two new models in 2017, for unique train journeys in the north and south of the country.

The IC SUICA card, which allows you to use most public transport services, is currently out of stock.

During March and April of 2017, Tokyo gets the taste for sakura, with great deals on sakura themed macarons, pancakes and other sweets, in many shops in the capital.

This year in April, Kyoto is one of the preferred destinations for the hanami, sakura viewing. There are many ways to enjoy the cherry blossoms other than a picnic.

We had the honour of having Hidekazu Hayashi, who works as the Director of Strategy for International Relations in Takayama, in our office during his visit on February 10th 2017, to answer our ques

As of January 30, 2017, the base taxi fare in Tokyo has become cheaper.

Last year, Mount Fuji joined the long list of Japanese UNESCO natural and cultural heritage sites. 

From December 10 to 25, the Tokyo Skytree is lighting up for the holiday season in the color of champagne!

The end of the year in Japan is heralded by beautiful winter illuminations. Here is a selection of some of the best displays in the country. 

Who said airport restaurants were always bad? 

The 2015 edition of the best restaurants in Tokyo and Kansai has just been released, with a new bonus "restaurants for small budgets" section!

Since April 2015 the Hakone region, famous for its onsen and views of Mount Fuji, has been affected by renewed volcanic activity in the sources of Owakudani.

n 2015, Japan added 23 new sites to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, designated as "Industrial sites of the Meiji Era" 23 new sites scattered throughout Japan, and mostly unknown.

To mark the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the discovery of the "hidden Christians" of Nagasaki, a new museum opened, dedicated to this fascinating and little-known story.

tokyo's subway system has introduced low fares on day passes, offering travelers a cost-effective option for exploring the city at their leisure.

From July 1st to September 14th, this iconic mountain in Japan is open to visitors. A moment awaited every year with great anticipation by mountaineers around the world.

The capital of Kansai offers a service connection free of charge and accessibility to wifi for all, including tourists.

Opened on June 16th, 2014, Magic Beach is 1800 square meter resort in the country's capital.

Thailand comes to Yoyogi Park on  May 17th and 18th, 2014. A cultural event that started in 2001 and which welcomes around one hundred exhibitors.

One of the most famous Japanese matsuri is being exported to Paris: Awa Odori from Tokushima will be sung and danced on the Place des Vosges in the spring of 2015.

Among the useful apps to download before a trip to Japan, Navitime for Japan Travel promises to soon be a must: it allows you to locate free wifi networks offline , throughout Japa

Should you rush your trip to Japan before the Japanese VAT hike , expected on April 1, 2014?

With 14 references, the Japanese capital has the largest number of 3-star restaurants in the world.

What's On in Tokyo and Kyoto is a current listing of museum and art exhibitions in Tokyo, craft gallery exhibitions, concerts, performances, dance events, club nights, flea markets and festivals in