A weekend in Osaka: A sensory feast in the nation's kitchen
Osaka will host four games for the Rugby World Cup at its Hanazono Rugby Stadium. Check out our guide to the city to find out what to do when you're in Osaka for the weekend.
Spring is a time of celebration in Japan, and the Royal Park Hotel knows all about celebrations. Available now until April 30, the hotel's basement-floor Chinese restaurant Kei-ka-en is hosting head chef Daisaku Arimoto's Full Bloom Celebration Dinner Course for guests to experience the flavors, ...
Japan is gearing up to host its first-ever G20 Summit on June 28 and 29, as well as eight other ministerial meetings across several months. While the main event in Osaka represents a broader undertaking, the other meetings are designed to gather experts of specific ...
Japan has finally assumed the G20 presidency for the very first time. Japan will host the G20 Osaka Summit on June 28 and 29. In addition to the G20 member countries, we will also welcome leaders of invited guest countries and head of invited ...
With a history of about 1,400 years and long flourishing as a commercial center, Osaka is never boring, with its mix of traditional and contemporary attractions. Among them are Osaka Castle, Tsutenkaku Tower and the 300-meter-tall Abeno Harukas, the country's tallest building. These and other ...
Niigata, which will host the Agriculture Ministers' Meeting on May 11 and 12, is known for many things, but premier Koshihikari rice is likely the prefecture's most notable product. The brand is long loved and known as one of the tastiest varieties in Japan, cultivated ...
Fukuoka, the biggest city in Kyushu and considered a gateway to Asia with its historical and geographical background, is a lively metropolis that has both urban and countryside charm with its fantastic shopping, eateries and abundant nature to explore. The city will be the host ...
The city of Tsukuba in Ibaraki Prefecture offers a unique combination of experiences for inbound travelers, capitalizing on its lush nature highlighted by famed Mount Tsukuba and an array of science facilities. Accessible via a roughly 45-minute train ride from central Tokyo, the city will ...
Karuizawa, just an hour away by shinkansen from central Tokyo, is a longtime vacation destination for international residents living in the metropolitan area, whether it's to get away from the city's summer heat or experience its beautiful nature in milder seasons. The Nagano Prefecture town ...
Matsuyama, which will host the Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting on Sept. 1 and 2, is the biggest city on the island of Shikoku. The capital of Ehime Prefecture is known for the famous Dogo Onsen, which is regarded as Japan's oldest hot spring ...
Okayama Prefecture in the Chugoku region is a transport hub of western Japan that enjoys a yearlong mild climate thanks to its location on the Seto Inland Sea. The city of Okayama, the venue of the Health Ministers' Meeting on Oct. 19 and 20, is ...
Breathtaking scenery, world-class ski resorts and thrilling seasonal activities have made Kutchan, Hokkaido Prefecture, a top destination for travelers. It's thus fitting that from Oct. 25 to 26, Kutchan will host the Tourism Ministers' Meeting. With this year's meeting placing Kutchan in the spotlight, there's ...
