Opened in 2018, teamLab Borderless is not just a museum but an all-encompassing experience. Powered by lights, sounds, and projections, it gifts visitors with fully digital immersive explorations of art and technology.
Notably, this captivating destination co-operated by the Mori Building holds the Guinness World Record as the world’s most visited digital art museum.
Navigating international travel can be daunting, whether you’re a novice voyager or a seasoned globetrotter. Yet, Japan has always striven to simplify its internal transportation for everyone, resident or tourist. Their ingenious solution? The IC Card, designed to make traveling throughout the country as effortless as a gentle summer breeze.
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Imagine embarking on a journey across Japan with your Japan Rail Pass, not just to explore the diverse landscapes and rich culture, but to uncover a unique tradition: collecting eki train stamps.
This custom offers a special way to document your travels and engage with the Japanese railway system. Below, we delve into everything you need to know about this fun pastime.
Mount Aso is located in Aso City, in the Kumamoto Prefecture of Kyushu Island. A constant stream of smoke is emitted from the caldera, a reminder that the volcano is active.
The landscape is very diverse. Inside the caldera, there’s everything from grassy plains with grazing horses and cattle, to the rocky Nakadake peak.
The Hello Kitty Shinkansen is a pink-and-white bullet train that runs on Japan’s Sanyo Shinkansen line, connecting Shin-Osaka and Hakata stations. It includes themed cars, a gift shop, and provides a charming travel experience with its stylish Hello Kitty design. Passengers can ride it using a standard train ticket or a valid JR-WEST Rail Pass.
In October 2025, JR West announced that the Hello Kitty Shinkansen would end operations in spring 2026, after around 8 years of service. The exact final running date has not been confirmed yet, but special farewell events and campaigns will be held until the collaboration finishes. Fans still have a limited time to enjoy this iconic pink bullet train.
Japan Travel by NAVITIME is a travel-planning app specifically designed to help visitors navigate Japan’s train and public transport systems.
