Culture Sea Fever in Yokohama Arlene Bastion The beauty of Yokohama Port is quite captivating, in how nature, sea, sky, and stone, align themselves to create quite stunni...
Transportation What is a Help Mark Badge in Japan? Emi Takahata A "Help Mark" is a tag that people can carry to signify that they may need support. People with disabilities or those who nee...
Food Starbucks to Release New Watermelon Frappuccino Kim Watermelons in Japan are more than just a delicious fruit – they're a sign of summer, and their refreshing taste helps combat...
Chiyoda Kawasegaki Festival 2024 Kim The solemn yet beautiful Chiyoda Kawasegaki Festival is an event which includes reciting sutras and floating lanterns as a me...
Culture Sakaide Ohashi Festival 2024 Kim Running for almost 60 years now, the Sakaide Ohashi Festival is a multi-day summertime affair which boasts parades, dance per...
Ibusuki Nanohana Marathon 2025 Kim Nanohana are a symbol of spring's impending arrival in Japan, and their vibrant yellow hues add a colorful dose of cheer to a...
Shitamachi Evening Cool 2024 Kim A special event at the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum in early August allows patrons to explore the grounds after da...
Nogata Summer Festival 2024 Kim The Nogata Summer Festival in Fukuoka is a multi-faceted event, with a variety of stage performances, a traditional float dis...
Culture Hakuho Festival 2024 Kim The Hakuko Festival in Tottori's Kotoura Town focuses on food and fireworks, and the event has been attracting crowds for 30 ...
Culture Noshiro Tanabata 2024 Kim Held over two days in early August, the Noshiro Tanabata Festival in Akita Prefecture serves as a colorful celebration of Jap...
