Hakodate: Lights Illuminating Winter

Hakodate, a port city located in southern Hokkaido, is known for having one of the best night views in Japan. As the ...
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Yokohama, Newly Named One of Japan's "New Three Most Spectacular Night Views," Announces One of Japan's Largest Illumination Events Illumination Spectacle in Yokohama (yorunoyo ...

Yokohama will once again host "Illumination Spectacle in Yokohama (yorunoyo 2025)" this year, from December 4 to December 30, 2025. Now in its sixth year, the event embraces the theme of flowers. Its ...
Travel + Leisure

Japan's New Tourism Tax Can Cost Travelers Up to $65 a Night—What to Know

Visiting one of the most famous cities in Japan will soon cost more. Government leaders are raising the hotel accommodation tax for overnight visitors in the popular city of Kyoto, Japan, according to ...
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Why This Japanese Ski Resort Might Be the Best Place in the World to Ski at Night

Niseko, a ski resort on Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido, is known for epic snowfall, and my first run lived up to the ...
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Visiting This Japanese City Just Got A Little More Expensive (Here's What Travelers Should Know)

Tourism to Japan has increased significantly in recent years, and soon, travelers to this major historic destination will see an increase in prices.