I live in Japan and have traveled beyond the popular tourist stops like Tokyo and Osaka. Some of my favorite day trips are Saitama, Kobe, and Nara.

Tokyo's cherry blossom season started five days earlier than last year, with full bloom expected by March 25. Kyoto's peak bloom is forecast for early April amid warmer temperatures.

Dark Horse Comics July 2026 solicitations with Hellboy, Mark Millar, 3W3M, Usagi Yojimbo, Concrete, Shaolin Cowboy, Dungeons ...