Planning the trip across Japan isn't easy before you know the maps and transportations. In this video, I explain the tips upon planning a trip and some sample itineraries of Japan trip. (Tokyo Kenchan)

As the intense late-summer heat lingers, Kamogawa Sea World in Chiba Prefecture is drawing attention for extending its popular “Summer Splash” event until October 1st. (News On Japan)

With all trails officially closed from midnight on September 11th, Mt. Fuji has entered its winter closure period, marking the end of the 2025 climbing season. Despite the restrictions, some foreign tourists have been seen ignoring the rules and pushing ahead with their climbs. (News On Japan)

A male hiker was killed in a brown bear attack on Mount Rausu on August 14, and authorities now expect the mountain’s main trail to remain closed until 2026 on the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaido. (News On Japan)

Kofukuji’s Five-Story Pagoda, a National Treasure in Nara, opened part of its large-scale restoration to the media with a demonstration of roof tile removal. The project includes examining whether some 60,000 tiles can be reused. (News On Japan)

I often wander Tokyo’s streets at night, just as a quiet observer. The city feels alive, transient, and full of hidden stories, all of which are often washed away by daybreak. (Retro Japan)

At Narita Airport, a small repair counter in Terminal 1 has become a lifeline for travelers whose trips are suddenly derailed by broken suitcases. From tourists arriving with luggage damaged in transit to families rushing to check in before their flight, customers rely on the skilled hands of repairman and shop manager Kazuto Nakamura, known to many as the airport’s “master repairman.” (News On Japan)

Tokyo is the greatest city on Earth: here's 101 ideas to make the most of your time here. (Abroad in Japan)

I'm staying at Excel Hotel Tokyu Haneda, which has the Superior Cockpit Room. (Solo Travel Japan)

A special fireworks display was held at the Osaka Expo site at the start of this month, with a highly concentrated performance of more than 10,000 fireworks launched in rapid succession in about 5 minutes, creating a dramatic visual impact. (News On Japan)