Visitors to Okinawa Island have another destination to add to their bucket list. Its newest amusement park, Junglia, opens on July 25, 2025! This attraction promises adventure, excitement, and feasts for the eyes, stomach, and soul. (There may or may not be dinosaurs involved.)

Today, we’ll introduce the Mishima Skywalk Ajisai Festival in Shizuoka. With stunning views of Mount Fuji, forest trails lined with blossoms, and fun seasonal activities, it’s a perfect early summer escape.

The new manga school on Takaikamishima in Ehime Prefecture opened in April 2025. Housed in a renovated former school, it welcomed students from nearby islands for weekend classes led by professional manga artists. The project aims to revitalize the tiny island and inspire a new generation of manga creators

Japanese water bills eat up a big chunk of households’ living expenses. Because of this, the costs add up even more during the summer heat. But this year (2025), many Tokyo residents will get extra help: the city is waiving basic water utility fees for four months.

When you visit Japan, it is a fantastic experience that millions of people take advantage of every year, especially with COVID-19 restrictions being lifted. However, new changes will affect people traveling from visa-exempt countries.

Onosato is a young sumo wrestler who has reached the highest professional sumo rank: yokozuna. Known for his strength, skill, and calm personality, Onosato has quickly become a symbol of the sport’s future. His recent promotion to yokozuna–the highest rank– marks a significant moment in his career and in sumo history. With a strong amateur...