Culture Iwate Coffee Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Coffee lovers visiting Tohoku have something special to look forward to this spring: the return of the Iwate Coffee Festival,...
Food Bills Unveils New Spring/Summer Menu Kim Bergström Starting on April 22nd, all Bills locations across Japan will unveil their Spring/Summer 2025 menu, themed “Mediterranean Com...
Food Gyukatsu and Art Unite at Expo 2025 Kim Bergström One of Japan’s most beloved beef cutlet brands is stepping into the global spotlight at Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai. Gyukatsu Kyot...
Culture Yokai Immersive Exhibition NAGOYA 2025 Kim Bergström The groundbreaking Yokai Immersive NAGOYA event brings folklore’s legendary creatures to life through cutting-edge digital te...
Culture INDEN-YA: An Over 400-year-old Crafts Business Veronica Carnevale Founded in 1582, INDEN-YA is one of the few remaining practitioners of traditional Japanese leatherworking and offers a range...
Culture Takaharu: Where Legends, Culture, and Nature Coexist Veronica Carnevale Located in southwestern Miyazaki Prefecture, Takaharu is a charming town home to captivating nature, rich cultural heritage, ...
Activities 6 Must-See Sakura Spots in Nikko Kim Bergström During cherry blossom season, Nikko transforms into a pink-hued wonderland, with blooms lasting over a month from late March ...
Transportation Transit Guide: JBL Pass Veronica Carnevale The JBL Pass, not to be confused with the Japan Bus Pass, is a flat-rate bus ticket that allows holders to ride up to three e...
Culture Cherry Blossoms and Tuna Gourmet in Nachikatsuura Veronica Carnevale In addition to cherry blossoms, Nachikatsuura also offers a wealth of historic heritage, as well as rejuvenating hot springs ...
Culture Create Your Own Adventure in Uchiko, Ehime Prefecture Geoff Day After arriving in Matsuyama City by plane, car, or limited-express train, take a train heading southwest to Uchiko. Leaving t...
