Partners Information: It's peak cherry blossom season in Fukuoka City at the moment. Enjoy the photos of these delightful blossoms taken at three famous destinations in the city.
 

Partners Information: Also known as Kofu Castle, it was constructed by order of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, one of the three great unifiers of Japan, after the downfall of the powerful Takeda Clan at the end of the 16th century. Today, Maizuru Castle Park comprises one section of the castle ruins.

Click here to access a list of festivals in Japan that are currently scheduled to go ahead this March. Please note that dates, times and functions are subject to change without notice. In particular, the schedule of outdoor events and flower festivals may change due to the weather. Be sure to check the latest information in advance.

CULTURE GATE to JAPAN - a multimedia art exhibition running at airports across Japan and Tokyo International Cruise Terminal, has recently launched and will run through until at least September 2021. As Covid-19 continues to restrict the ability to travel, a wide range of videos about the artworks and the destinations that inspired them have been created, so that visitors to the official website can enjoy the work from anywhere in the world.

Wakayama Prefecture has been voted the winner of the Sustainability category for Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards. Find out more and discover some inspiration for your next trip.