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Tokyo Events For February 2026

Here are some events you shouldn't miss this month!

Skating in the air

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan competes during the figure skating women's team event at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, on Friday.

8 Top Tokyo Spring Festivals: Sakura and Other Pretty Stuff

Spring in Japan isn’t just cherry blossoms and pretty picnics — although you’ll get a hearty dose of both. Let the season regale you with striking fire rituals on mountain slopes, dragons coiling thr

Malaysia's ZUS Coffee to triple stores in Thailand in 2026 regional push

Visiting PokéPark at Yomiuriland: Gotta Plan It All

If you’re planning a trip to PokéPark KANTO, you’ll be heading straight into the heart of Yomiuriland — a place you may never have thought much about until Pikachu personally gave you a reason. The ne

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics open at four sites

Featuring tributes to da Vinci and Dante, Puccini and Pausini, Armani and Fellini, pasta and vino, and other iconic tastes of Italian culture — plus Mariah Carey hitting…

The Cheapest Ways To Transfer Money Out of Japan

If you’ve been working in Japan for a while and following all the money-saving advice on this site, by now you’ve probably built up a pile of cash. While you could spend your stash on a gold-laced coc

Hit TV show 'Khemjira' opens a door to pride in Isan

Skiing in Japan: A Beginner’s Guide

Winter sports in Japan may seem intimidating to the newbie, but they don't have to be. Here are the basics of what you need to know about skiing in Japan.

There’s a Sparkling Wine Sakura Cruise in Tokyo

There are lots of different ways to enjoy the cherry blossoms — including basic blue tarps on the grass, spring day trips out of Tokyo, and sparkling-wine-fuelled river cruises. The last one is tempti