Food Common Well Cafe Kim Bergström The city of Melbourne in Australia is renowned for its cafe culture, and a newly-opened cafe in Kyoto aims to emulate this, j...
Area Kanazawa Tom Roseveare Journey into old Japan and walk among the shadows of samurai and geisha. Kanazawa (金沢), located just two and a half hours f...
Food Tom and Jerry Cafe Kim Bergström For a limited time this autumn, two pop up cafes dedicated to the cartoon duo Tom and Jerry will be taking place in Tokyo and...
Activities 5 Fall Foliage Destinations in Tochigi Kim Bergström Located north of Tokyo, Tochigi Prefecture is filled with spectacular nature and fascinating cultural sites. It's also a grea...
Activities Four Seasons Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Four Seasons Cherry Blossom Festival is an annual event in the town of Obara, and it typically runs from mid-November thr...
Culture The Other Mojiko Arlene Bastion The retro side of Mojiko is not its only face, for just around the corner one can enjoy Mojiko's other charms, such as a park...
Culture Unique Japanese Museums Elena Lisina Introducing some unique and interesting Japanese museums located in different parts of the country.
Food Soranoiro Nippon at Tokyo Station Kim Bergström Soranoiro Nippon is one of the restaurants located at Tokyo Ramen Street (Tokyo Station). The restaurant serves up a variety ...
Culture Setagaya Bread Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Setagaya Bread Festival has been running for over a decade, and the two-day carb extravaganza will feature delicious eats...
Activities Picking Persimmon in Katsuragi Alena Eckelmann Persimmon, or kaki in Japanese, are an autumn fruit in Japan. Kaki fruits taste great. So, how about picking some kaki and ea...
