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Last runs: where to ski and snowboard before Japan's winter closes out
The slopes are still loaded. Your excuse to go is running out
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These are Japan’s 11 award-winning travel experiences for 2026
Discover the Japan Travel Awards 2026 winners – industry champions of diversity, inclusion, sustainability and hospitality
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10 best snow and ski destinations in Japan
Suit up and hit the slopes at these amazing snow resorts and mountain villages around Japan this winter
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10 best ice and snow festivals in Japan in 2026
Snow sculptures, icicle illuminations and even ice igloo hotels await at these chilly winter festivals across Japan
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13 most beautiful winter destinations in Japan
From snowy mountains to a white onsen town, there are plenty of places to make the most of the chilly season
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This is the only place in Japan to see sakura and autumn leaves at the same time
Witness this unusual phenomenon at the annual Obara Shikizakura Four-Season Cherry Blossom Festival in Aichi prefecture
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See frozen waterfalls with colourful illuminations in Aomori this winter
The annual Oirase Ice Falls Tour in Aomori prefecture will be running again from December 2025 to March 2026
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This magical igloo village in Nagano is actually a pop-up restaurant
Feast on a nabe hot pot inside your very own igloo at the pop-up Restaurant Kamakura Village in Iiyama
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The amazing illuminations at Ashikaga Flower Park are here until February 2026
Don’t miss 'Flower Garden of Lights: Flower Fantasy 2025-26' in Tochigi prefecture, just 90 minutes from Tokyo Station
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Winter music festival Snow Machine to return to Hakuba in March 2026
After the lifts stop spinning, enjoy some après-ski spins by Bag Raiders, Steve Aoki and more in Hakuba – tickets are on sale now
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Tokyo-based start-up and travel agency team up to offer 1-hour Japan-US space flights
The duo plans to use reusable rockets to blast passengers between Tokyo and major US cities in the 2030s
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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