Culture September Grand Sumo Tournament (Tokyo) 2024 Veronica Carnevale After the July tournament in Nagoya, the fifth Grand Sumo Tournament returns to Tokyo. This 15-day event is a part of a six-t...
Culture Acao Rose Festa 2024 Kim The Acao Rose Festa is billed as one of the best rose events in the Kanto region, with around 4000 roses covering an incredib...
Food Tokyo Takes 2nd Place on Top Coffee Cities List Kim Tokyo recently received second place honors on Food & Wine's 10 Top Cities for Coffee list, beaten out only by Copenhagen in ...
Food Only in Japan: Character Cafes in Tokyo Serena Kim Japan is a treasure trove of unique cafes, offering experiences that cater to a wide array of interests and preferences.
Culture Meguro River Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 Veronica Carnevale Meguro River is one of Tokyo's best locations for waterside cherry blossoms against an urban setting. During springtime, the ...
Activities Total Solar Eclipse in Japan 2035 Veronica Carnevale Mark your calendars (well in advance)! On Sunday, September 2, 2035, Japan will play host to a total solar eclipse.
Culture Senhime Peony Festival 2025 Kim Peonies are known for their large, fragrant blooms, and they can be enjoyed at several places in Japan including the Senhime ...
Culture Furukawa Festival 2025 Veronica Carnevale The Furukawa Festival, or Furukawa Matsuri, is an annual event of Hida Furukawa’s Kata Wakamiya Shrine. During the two-day sp...
Activities Extraordinary Experiences in the Great Nature of Izu-Oshima, the Closest Island From Central Tokyo Laurier Tiernan This article reflects a two-day journey I partook in on the island to sample its bounty. The below paragraphs are peppered wi...
Culture Nobeoka: A Treasure Trove of Delights Tristan Scholze Nobeoka is large enough to have witnessed history and develop outstanding regional cuisine, yet small enough to remain intima...