image representing public holiday crowds in Japan of people outside a temple

When Are Japan’s Public Holidays?

Japan has up to 18 national holidays a year. Some of them you’ll hardly notice, while others can completely throw off your plans by filling the Shinkansen, causing things to close on random days, or turning the queue for that theme park ride you’re looking forward to from 45 minutes to two hours. Trying to … Read more

Split image of Diagon Alley at the WB Studio Tour in Tokyo and Hogsmead in USJ. The writing on the top reads USJ or WB Studio Tour

Harry Potter Fans: USJ or Warner Bros Tokyo – Which is Right For You?

If you’re visiting Japan and love Harry Potter, you have two fun theme park experiences to feed your love of all things magical and Muggle – Universal Studios Japan and Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo: The Making of Harry Potter. But if time is limited, which should you pick? Here’s what to think about.

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