Mizu Uchiwa Fans Hit Peak Production in Gifu
As summer draws near, artisans in Gifu Prefecture work tirelessly to craft Mizu Uchiwa fans, a traditional symbol of seasonal elegance in Japan. Each...
Mt. Fuji Off-Season Climbing Sparks Fresh Safety Warnings
Climbers attempting Mt. Fuji off-season climbing continue to face deadly risks, prompting renewed warnings from Japanese authorities this spring. Officials stressed that unpredictable weather,...
MGM Osaka Resort Breaks Ground: Japan’s First Casino to Transform Tourism and Economy
Japan is entering a transformative phase in tourism with the official groundbreaking of the MGM Osaka Integrated Resort. Located on Yumeshima Island in Osaka...
Soaring Hotel Prices Dampen Travel Plans for Japanese Residents
Japan’s Golden Week 2025 is in full swing, but for many Japanese residents, rising inflation and record hotel prices have turned the annual holiday...
World’s Smallest Park Draws Big Attention in Japan
The world’s smallest park now officially sits in the quiet town of Nagaizumi, Shizuoka Prefecture. Guinness World Records certified the world’s smallest park in...
