Culture An Enriching Getaway in Ome City Veronica Carnevale When the busyness of city life becomes too much, Ome’s natural and cultural charms are only a 60 to 90-minute train ride away...
Culture Fuji Rock Week 2026 Kim Bergström If you can't make it to the mountains of Niigata this summer for the Fuji Rock Festival, this might just be the next best thi...
Food Chocolate Mint Party at Tobu Ikebukuro 2026 Kim Bergström Chocolate mint is a flavor that signals the start of Japan’s warmer months, and it's once again stepping into the spotlight a...
Food Chiikawa Ramen Buta Relocating to Ikebukuro Kim Bergström The popular Chiikawa Ramen Buta is relocating, and reopening with a new setup at Ikebukuro PARCO starting from Saturday, May ...
Planning Two of Asia's Coolest Neighborhoods Named in Tokyo Kim Bergström Lifestyle magazine Tatler recently released their list of Asia’s 10 coolest neighborhoods, and two standout locations in Toky...
Culture World DJ Festival Japan 2026 Kim Bergström The World DJ Festival (WDJF) is making its debut in Japan in 2025, marking its first international launch after becoming one ...
Food SHUNPUDOU: A Hidden Halal Restaurant in Asakusa Veronica Carnevale SHUNPUDOU is renowned for its 100% Halal wagyu ramen and crispy beef cutlets that satisfy both the hearts and senses of its g...
Activities Camellia Marathon 2027 Kim Bergström Set against the dramatic coastline and volcanic landscapes of Izu Oshima, the Camellia Marathon is a long-running community r...
Culture Tokyo Architecture Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Tokyo's skyline is constantly evolving, and in late spring, architecture enthusiasts will have a chance to see it in a whole ...
Food 24-Hour Yaro Ramen in Shibuya Revolutionizes Noodles With an All New Type of Ramen Taking Over Tokyo Umami bites “Yarōramen Shibuya Center-gai Souhonten (referred to hereafter as “Yaro Ramen”)” located in Shibuya, is a ramen shop that nev...