https://japanjoy.asia/ Curated Japan tourism advisories, JNTO press releases, Matsuri festivals, and travel updates across 8 macro-regions and 47 prefectures. en-US Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:44:33 GMT https://japanjoy.asia/icon-512.png https://japanjoy.asia/ https://japanjoy.asia/hotinfo/visit-japan-web-qr-system-streamlined-for-unified-immigration-customs https://japanjoy.asia/hotinfo/visit-japan-web-qr-system-streamlined-for-unified-immigration-customs Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT Official Advisory International travelers arriving at Narita, Haneda, Kansai, Chubu, New Chitose, and Fukuoka airports can now complete both Immigration and Customs declarations using a single unified QR code on Visit Japan Web. https://japanjoy.asia/hotinfo/hokuriku-shinkansen-extension-connects-tokyo-directly-to-kanazawa-fukui-tsuruga https://japanjoy.asia/hotinfo/hokuriku-shinkansen-extension-connects-tokyo-directly-to-kanazawa-fukui-tsuruga Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT Shinkansen & Rail High-speed Kagayaki and Hakutaka bullet trains bring travelers from Tokyo Station to Kanazawa’s Kenroku-en Garden and samurai districts in 2.5 hours, with seamless connections to Kyoto and Osaka. https://japanjoy.asia/hotinfo/welcome-suica-mobile-apple-pay-ic-cards-simplify-cashless-transit-across-japan https://japanjoy.asia/hotinfo/welcome-suica-mobile-apple-pay-ic-cards-simplify-cashless-transit-across-japan Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT Smart Transit Skip ticket vending machine lines by adding a digital Suica, PASMO, or ICOCA directly to your smartphone wallet before landing in Japan—valid on subways, JR lines, buses, and 7-Eleven/Lawson convenience stores. https://japanjoy.asia/hotinfo/kyoto-launches-hands-free-kyoto-luggage-delivery-smart-sightseeing-express-buses https://japanjoy.asia/hotinfo/kyoto-launches-hands-free-kyoto-luggage-delivery-smart-sightseeing-express-buses Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT Sustainable Tourism Drop off your suitcases at Kyoto Station upon arrival for same-day hotel delivery while riding dedicated EX sightseeing express buses straight to Kiyomizu-dera, Gion, and Kinkaku-ji. https://japanjoy.asia/hotinfo/mount-fuji-kawaguchiko-yamanashi-scenic-viewpoints-introduce-smart-visitor-guidance https://japanjoy.asia/hotinfo/mount-fuji-kawaguchiko-yamanashi-scenic-viewpoints-introduce-smart-visitor-guidance Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT Destination Update Enjoy unobstructed views of Mount Fuji from Arakurayama Sengen Park (Chureito Pagoda), Oishi Park on Lake Kawaguchiko, and Fuji Panoramic Ropeway with updated early-morning train schedules from Shinjuku. https://japanjoy.asia/hotinfo/universal-studios-japan-tokyo-disneysea-fantasy-springs-entry-tips-for-2026 https://japanjoy.asia/hotinfo/universal-studios-japan-tokyo-disneysea-fantasy-springs-entry-tips-for-2026 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT Theme Parks How to secure Area Timed Entry eTickets, Disney Premier Access, and USJ Express Passes via Tokyo Disney Resort and Universal Studios Japan smartphone apps for Super Nintendo World and Fantasy Springs. https://japanjoy.asia/hotinfo/japan-tax-free-shopping-10-consumption-tax-exemption-digital-passport-guide https://japanjoy.asia/hotinfo/japan-tax-free-shopping-10-consumption-tax-exemption-digital-passport-guide Sat, 28 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT Shopping & Tax-Free Spend ¥5,000 or more (excluding tax) at participating department stores, Don Quijote, Bic Camera, and Uniqlo across Japan to enjoy 10% tax-free savings upon presenting your original passport or Visit Japan Web Tax-Free QR. (Primary source: National Tax Agency Japan nta.go.jp, last verified: October 17, 2026). https://japanjoy.asia/hotinfo/hokkaido-summer-flower-fields-furano-lavender-express-train-schedule https://japanjoy.asia/hotinfo/hokkaido-summer-flower-fields-furano-lavender-express-train-schedule Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT Seasonal Nature Plan ahead for Hokkaido’s cool summer bloom: open-air Norokko sightseeing trains stop directly at Lavender-Batake Station, just a 7-minute walk from Farm Tomita’s purple hills.