Kokura Factory Railway Land at the Kokura General Vehicle Center in Kitakyushu is a facility that can only be visited through special tours. Two tour options are available for April 25, 2026, including one that travels directly into the facility by train.
I visited Sasaguri in Fukuoka for an Ohenro pilgrimage and meditation experience tour. Just 20 minutes by train from Hakata, this hidden gem offers a deeply authentic Japanese spiritual and cultural experience, complete with guided temple visits, sutra chanting, and meditation led by a real Buddhist monk.
Z-Leg™, a helicopter charter service from Kawasaki Heavy Industries Group, offers an "Izu Four Seasons Tour" — a scenic trip from Tokyo to Izu in approximately 40 minutes, with fully customizable dining, activities, and transportation.
Yokohama's beloved German spring festival returns to the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Plaza for 17 days from April 24 to May 10, 2026. Admission is free, with German beer, food, live music, family activities, day camping, and an outdoor cinema all on offer.
Hanaori Hakone Ashinoko is launching a renewed spring dinner buffet for day visitors starting March 9, 2026, plus new strawberry and peach parfaits at the lobby lounge available through May 31.
The Hello Kitty Shinkansen, set to retire on May 17, 2026, will host a special one-night farewell event called "Dreamy Night" at Shin-Shimonoseki Station on March 28, featuring DJ Hello Kitty, a live talk show with SCANDAL, exclusive shopping, and more.