Living with Fire and Sea: Exploring Unzen-Amakusa National Park
This dynamic landscape of volcanic peaks, steaming hot springs, and island-strewn seas brings together fire and water in one of Kyushu’s most distinctive national parks.
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Above the Clouds: Exploring Daisetsuzan National Park
This vast landscape of volcanic peaks, deep forests, and wild rivers is home to hot springs, adventure, and a rich Ainu heritage. Nature and local communities coexist in one of Japan’s most awe-inspiring national parks.
Seascapes and Island Traditions: Exploring Saikai National Park
From former whaling ports and hidden Christian sites to coral-rich seas and quiet farming villages, this maze of islands form a maritime landscape shaped by wind and tide—and faith, community, and commitment.
“YBA & BEYOND: British Art in the 90s from the Tate Collection” at the National Art Center, Tokyo
The exhibition “YBA & BEYOND: British Art in the 90s from the Tate Collection” is running until May 11 at the National Art Center, Tokyo in Roppongi. At the museum, one of Japan’s largest art spaces, visitors can follow the radical developments in British art during the 1990s.
GO WILD TOKYO! / Wild Tokyo Adventures in Tama and the Islands
The GO WILD TOKYO! series introduces eight experiences across the city’s western and southern reaches that showcase the appeal of adventure tourism. These are not just sightseeing itineraries, but travel meant to encounter fascinating ways of life: meeting people who protect forests while welcoming visitors, and innovators creating new experiences through fire, water, and the natural world.
Exploring Traditional Japanese Elegance Through Seiko Presage
A journey that links the bustling heart of Tokyo with a small community on the city’s mountainous western fringe reveals the story of a pioneering watch company and the traditional artisanship that helped inspire one of its latest collections.
Seeker of Japanese Spooks: Lafcadio Hearn’s Life in Matsue
The Greco-Irish writer became Japan’s master of macabre storytelling—and the city of Matsue is the perfect place for a close encounter.
RIHGA Royal Hotels launches new hot spring resort brand–“Noir by RIHGA”
Royal Hotel Co., Ltd. has announced plans to open Noir by RIHGA Kobe Arima, a new hot spring resort under the Noir by RIHGA brand, in the Arima area of Kita Ward, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. The opening is scheduled for late February 2028. Making the most of its location along the Arima River, the property is planned as a luxury hotel where guests can enjoy seasonal scenery from their rooms, relax in Arima’s famous hot springs, and take time to savor local cuisine at a leisurely pace.
