Culture Post-quake Support for Noto Emi Takahata After the 2024 earthquake hit Noto Peninsula, recovery has been slow due to its isolation. Local businesses, like a ryokan in...
Culture Discover Kanazawa: A Golden Journey Emi Takahata Kanazawa, Japan’s gold leaf capital producing 99% of the nation’s supply, is a treasure trove of cultural experiences. Whethe...
Activities The Bridge of Dreams rachel teo The Bridge of Dreams, or Yume no Tsuri Bashi, is a wood and steel suspension bridge built across the Sumata Gorge in the nort...
Area Takeo Serena Kim Located in the western part of Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Takeo City is an onsen town renowned for its historic...
9 Food Yagiya Soba in Nanjo City Peter Lin Yagiya Soba is a traditional Okinawan soki soba restaurant in Nanjo City. The food and setting is quintessential Okinawa and ...
6 Shopping Nago Grocery Store Peter Lin Nago Grocery Store is a special souvenir shop and cafe in downtown Nago. It is a perfect place to pick up housewares, art pr...
Sapporo Beer Opens New Brewery in Tokyo’s Ebisu Serena Kim One of Japan's foremost beer manufacturers, Sapporo Beer, launched a brand-new brewery on April 3, 2024 located in the heart ...
9 Culture Night Walking in Azabudai Hills Peter Lin Walking around Azabudai Hills in the evening is a fun way to view the stunning new architecture. Minato is full of beautiful...
Yokohama Flower & Garden Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Taking place for the first time in 2024, the Yokohama Flower & Garden Festival runs for four days during the Golden Week holi...
Culture Art Meets History at Sannomaru Shozokan Kim Bergström The Museum of the Imperial Collections, Sannomaru Shozokan reopened in November 2023 after construction work was completed. T...
