Partners Information: Experience a new form of hospitality with family and friends at APARTMENT HOTEL MIMARU. Designed to accommodate larger groups, choose from a large range of rooms including studio rooms, multi-room suites and even a Pokémon-themed room!  

Exciting news for Studio Ghibli fans! The long-anticipated Ghibli Park in Aichi Prefecture is set to open on 1 November 2022. Dive into the world of Studio Ghibli and discover architecture, exhibits and artifacts from beloved Ghibli films. 

Partners Information: A new train featuring the loveable Pokémon Oshawott debuted on 17 January 2022 in Mie Prefecture. It runs along the coast of Mie between the cities of Shima and Matsusaka. 

Partners Information: You can find Pokémon in Japan by looking for these special manhole covers, each with its own unique illustration, currently known as "Poké Lids".

Partners Information: Shiga Prefecture is home to many locations that have featured in anime or live-action adaptations. Here are 5 places you’ll want to consider for your next visit.