The 14 Best Bars, Pubs And Après Ski Spots In Niseko And Hokkaido
Nov 09, 2026
You can't beat Niseko for an excellent night out, so we've rounded up the best bars, pubs and après ski spots you need to visit in town all year round.
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20 Of The Best Things To Do In Niseko On And Off The Slopes
Nov 09, 2026
Think Niseko is only about the legendary Japow? Think again with Uchi's guide to 20 of the best things to do year-round in Niseko.
What Japan’s Proposed Landlord Tax Could Mean for Ski Home Owners
Nov 06, 2026
Japan is considering a tax change for overseas landlords. We explain what ski-home owners should watch and why one property can still matter.
JNTO Puts Year Round Regional Travel At The Centre Of New Campaign
Nov 06, 2026
JNTO’s new global campaign promotes spring, summer, food and regional travel as Japan pursues longer stays beyond the main cities this decade.
Uchi’s New ‘I Love Niseko’ Series: Watch Here And On YouTube Every Friday
Nov 03, 2026
Discover I Love Niseko: Uchi’s series on local people, food, skiing and life in Niseko. New episodes every Friday on YouTube from November 13.
Where To Eat In Lake Toya: A Guide To The 10 Best Restaurants
Nov 02, 2026
Explore Lake Toya restaurants, from inventive cuisine by a Michelin-trained chef to giant burgers and wholesome donuts in Hokkaido’s hot spring region.
Where To Eat In Nikko: The Top 10 Restaurants For Every Taste
Oct 26, 2026
Explore Nikko’s 10 best restaurants, from hearty soba and kakigori to Michelin-affiliated dining and a cheese garden full of local delights.
Kyoto Plans Evening Garden Visits Near The Station
Oct 26, 2026
Higashi Honganji and Shoseien plan evening visits from 31 October, with garden lighting, Kyoto food and new public transport ticket bundles.
Nara's Shosoin Exhibition Opens For Seventeen Days
Oct 19, 2026
Nara's 78th Shosoin Exhibition runs from 24 October to 9 November 2026, with timed tickets and rarely displayed imperial treasures.
10 Best Hakone Restaurants You Need To Try
Oct 16, 2026
Eat your way around Hakone’s 10 best restaurants, from an ancient teahouse to a gelateria-wine bar. Find where to eat amid hot springs and Mt. Fuji views.
Supreme Class Brings Private Cabins To The Tokaido Shinkansen
Oct 12, 2026
JR Central’s new Supreme Class adds private cabins to selected Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen services between Tokyo and Hakata.
20 Things To Do In Lake Toya, From Soaking In Onsen To Scaling Volcanoes
Oct 07, 2026
If you're lucky enough to have landed in Lake Toya, there's plenty happening around the lake to keep you occupied in this gorgeous slice of Hokkaido.
IHG Brings Noted Collection To Japan With Shinjuku And Ginza Hotels
Oct 03, 2026
IHG will launch Noted Collection in Japan with a 207-room Shinjuku hotel in 2027 and an 81-room new-build property in Ginza in 2029.
Michelin Keys 2026 Highlight Outstanding Stays Across Japan
Oct 03, 2026
Explore Japan’s 2026 Michelin Key hotels, from Niseko and Nagano to Hakone, Mount Fuji and Okinawa, and discover the appeal of its resort destinations.
10 Of The Best Restaurants In Sapporo
Oct 02, 2026
Sapporo is a foodie's dream, here are 10 must-try restaurants to check out while you're in town.
Takayama Prepares For Its October Festival Of Floats And Lanterns
Oct 01, 2026
Takayama’s autumn festival is planned for 9–10 October 2026, with ten floats, karakuri performances and a Friday evening lantern procession.
Kunozan Toshogu Brings New Light To Its Autumn Evenings
Sep 25, 2026
Shizuoka’s Kunozan Toshogu plans selected evening openings until 29 November, with a new baku projection, shrine lighting and ropeway access.
All about Sapporo: Your Neighbourhood Guide
Sep 16, 2026
Sapporo ticks all the boxes. From world-class winter sports and excellent food to nature, art and culture, here’s why putting down roots here makes sense.
Japan Takes Its Onsen Culture Campaign To A World Summit
Sep 14, 2026
Japan’s first Onsen Culture World Summit supports a possible UNESCO listing in 2030, celebrating the traditions behind its hot spring towns.
Japanese Culture: Traditional Japanese Theatre
Aug 31, 2026
One of the most unique Japanese cultural experiences is the highly formalised storytelling method that is the traditional Japanese theatre.
10 Of The Best Restaurants In Karuizawa
Aug 25, 2026
Just an hour from Tokyo, Karuizawa is a foodie paradise, here are 10 of the Uchi team's favourite restaurants in town.
The 10 Best Restaurants On Naoshima Island
Aug 13, 2026
Charming Naoshima Island may be packed to the brim with art but it's also home to some downright exceptional restaurants.
10 Ski Properties Near Tokyo For Under US$500,000
Aug 09, 2026
Explore 10 ski properties within roughly 2 hours of Tokyo Station, from Karuizawa to Nozawa Onsen, all priced under US$500,000.
Hanabi In Japan: Origins, Symbolism, And Fireworks Festivals
Aug 03, 2026
Discover the origins and cultural symbolism of Hanabi in Japan.
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