The World's 50 Best Beaches 2024 has released its 2024 edition, with Okinawa's Aharen beach claiming 13th place, and marking Japan as a new entry into the list!

Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has officially announced a new, 6-month visa for those wishing to work remotely in Japan! Read on to find out more about who can apply. 

Home to over 400 weeping cherry trees - 162 of which are designated as national natural monuments - Akita Prefecture's Kakunodate is a sight to behold!

From March 16 (Sat.) to April 7 (Sun.), the Bokutei Cherry Blossom Festival will be held at Sumida Park, along the banks of Tokyo's Sumida river. 

Hiroshima Kagura is back, with magnificently flamboyant performances, which even offer English subtitles!