2000th Starbucks Store to Open in Japan Kim Bergström Japan's first Starbucks store—and the first outside North America—opened in Ginza back in the summer of 1996. It seems fittin...
Culture Discover Kintsugi in Minami Aoyama Sabrina Stone Experience the art of kintsugi at Utsuwa Omusubi HANARE in Tokyo’s Minami-Aoyama. Learn the traditional technique of repairin...
Timeless Art Deco with Van Cleef & Arpels 2025-2026 Kim Bergström The Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum in Minato Ward is presenting Timeless Art Deco with Van Cleef & Arpels this September...
Food Guilt-free Savours in Ginza with 2foods Sébastien Duval Feast on the creations of 2foods: Christmas menu, 2024 Top 3, unique dishes using new plant-based egg/cheese… Whether you lun...
Activities Azabudai Hills Christmas Market 2025 Kim Bergström Running from the last week of November right up until Christmas Day, the Azabudai Hills Christmas Market combines authentic h...
Food SUSHI Making Experience JOY ASAKUSA Geoff Day JOY: A Unique Culinary Journey into the Heart of Japanese Sushi Culture Located in the culturally rich Asakusa district, JOY ...
Culture September Grand Sumo Tournament (Tokyo) 2026 Veronica Carnevale After the July tournament in Nagoya, the fifth Grand Sumo Tournament returns to Tokyo. This 15-day event is a part of a six-t...
Culture Meguro River Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Veronica Carnevale Meguro River is one of Tokyo's best locations for waterside cherry blossoms against an urban setting. During springtime, the ...
Activities Extraordinary Experiences in the Great Nature of Izu-Oshima, the Closest Island From Central Tokyo Laurier Tiernan This article reflects a two-day journey I partook in on the island to sample its bounty. The below paragraphs are peppered wi...
Culture Hinode Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Running for over 30 years now, the Hinode Sakura Festival is a wonderful way to celebrate the best of the blossoms on the out...
