[Contest Close - Thank you and good luck to all who participated!] We’re giving away two $50 gift cards for Ikkousha Ramen – a Hakata Ramen specialty shop originating in Fukuoka – Japan’s southern metropole known for its vibrant culinary scene and bustling yatai food stalls.

With coverage enhancements to JR East’s regional passes, and more convenient pickup methods available nationwide JR Pass users who book through the official website, zipping around Japan via train has never been easier! Read on to learn about all of the latest changes.

In an exciting new development linking Vancouver to Japan's northernmost island, Air Canada will launch the only route offering non-stop service linking Sapporo to North America, starting in December 2026!

The world-renowned dark fantasy anime comes to Awaji Island, Hyogo prefecture, for limited-time collaboration event set to launch Spring 2026!

The New York Times, one of the world's leading daily newspapers and digital media published in the United States, announced its list of “52 Places to go in 2026”. Among the destinations, Nagasaki and Okinawa are the only places to be selected in Japan!