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16 things to do in the historic city of Hamamatsu
Plus, tips from the mayor on the best places for sightseeing and unagi
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15 best day trips for a weekend getaway from Tokyo
Find some of Japan’s most beautiful temples, hiking trails and nature attractions no more than a few hours from Tokyo
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12 most beautiful autumn destinations in Japan for 2025: from Kyoto to Aomori
Leaf Tokyo for these lakes, temples and forests, where you'll find some of Japan's most spectacular autumn foliage
Art
Four reasons to visit the Setouchi Triennale
The 2025 edition of the international art festival offers a rich tapestry of contemporary art and community initiatives
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15 best things to do on Enoshima: attractions, restaurants, cafés and shops
Take in the Mt Fuji and sea views and spend a perfect day on Enoshima island, just south of Tokyo
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Free outdoor concerts and screenings will be taking place at Ghibli Park this November
Catch screenings of ‘From Up on Poppy Hill’ and ‘Kiki's Delivery Service’ at the Autumn Dondoko Festival
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Hamamatsu is celebrating Evangelion's 30th anniversary with a giant Eva and much more
On display until January 25 2026, the 6m statue is just one part of the city's themed tourism campaign
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You'll soon be able to purchase shinkansen tickets with Line
Starting October 4, three bullet train lines will offer reservations through the popular Japanese messaging app
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Tokyo ranked the best city in the world for a workation in 2025
Looking for a change of scenery? Tokyo could be your next destination for a fulfilling workation
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We visited Okinawa’s new Junglia theme park – here’s what to expect
Junglia combines Okinawa’s lush, wild landscape with theme park thrills and plenty of dinosaurs
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Tokyo ranked as one of the best cities in the world for nighttime tourism
A recent study rates the capital as one of the best spots globally for night owls and after-dark sightseeing
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Time Out Market Osaka
The first of its kind in Asia, Time Out Market Osaka brings the best of the city under one roof, all curated by Time Out editors
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Chef’s guide to Osaka: Willy Monroy, Saboten Taqueria
Osaka’s first Michelin-starred Mexican chef on his love for the city’s stand bars and near-to-nature cafés
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Chef’s guide to Osaka: Hideaki Iwamoto, Kitaro Sushi
The veteran sushi artisan reveals his favourite breakfast spot and meat eatery in the city
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What we know so far about Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
Expo 2025 is less than a year away. Here’s what you can expect at the momentous event, plus how to get tickets
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7 most beautiful train stations in Japan
Take a trip across Japan to see these incredible railway stops in Tokyo, Kyoto, Kanazawa and more
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10 stunning attractions in Japan that don’t look like Japan
Forget Zen gardens – these places make you feel like you’re in Egypt, Bali, Greece and more, all without leaving Japan
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Five places in Japan that look like scenes from Spirited Away
There’s a seaside train station in Ehime and an old Tokyo shop that may have inspired Studio Ghibli's 'Spirited Away'
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10 best onsen destinations in Japan
Warm up as well as rejuvenate your body and mind at these scenic hot spring resorts, easily accessible from Tokyo
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The best Okinawa islands you should visit
The most beautiful places to go for an island getaway in Japan’s own tropical paradise
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Overseas tourists can get this exclusive Sanrio Pasmo transport card
Get discounts on attractions in Tokyo and ride around on the city's trains and buses with the cute Pasmo Passport IC card
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5 most useful tourist services and facilities in Tokyo Station
Find English language support for buying train tickets and planning travel itineraries, plus baggage storage and lockers
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5 best restaurants at Narita Airport Terminal 2’s new Japan Food Hall
Enjoy one last proper Japanese meal in Narita Airport before having to face airplane food on your flight home