Experience Kyoto's Heian Shrine after dark this spring during the Sakura Otoyo light-up event. From April 1-5, enjoy illuminated cherry blossoms and live musical performances.
Universal Studios Japan is deepening its partnership with the Pokémon Company to create new, interactive experiences. These attractions will debut in Japan before expanding to other Universal Studios theme parks worldwide.
Join the 36th Annual International Snowball Fight Competition in Uonuma, Niigata, on February 8th! Witness teams from around the world battle it out in this unique winter event.
Nippon Ski Resort Development offers limited-edition Pikachu snowboards for kids. Join the NSD Kids Program for rentals and access to family-friendly ski resorts across Japan.
The One Piece franchise is teaming up with five NCAA basketball teams for a series of themed events in early 2026. Expect limited-edition merchandise, special halftime shows, and unique giveaways at select games across the US.
Get ready, Pokémon fans! Poképark Kanto, the first permanent Pokémon theme park area in Tokyo, is opening next month, and the first attraction photos are here.
Escape the Sapporo crowds and discover the Chitose-Shikotsu Lake Ice Festival! This month-long event features breathtaking ice sculptures and illuminated displays, offering a magical winter experience.
See Japan's oldest largetooth sawfish in captivity at Ise Sea Paradise in Mie Prefecture! After enclosure renovations, this rare and long-lived ray is back on public display.
Ueno Zoo's beloved panda twins, Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, are returning to China in late January, with public viewing ending January 25. This departure marks the end of pandas in Japan for the first time in 54 years.
JR Central is teaming up with Final Fantasy VII for a limited-time collaboration. Enjoy an exclusive in-train audio drama, themed merchandise, and a digital stamp rally in Nagoya from January 15 to April 30.
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