Culture Canine Fashion in Japan 2026 Mid Apr Pet ownership in Japan is at an all-time high, with lapdogs and smaller canines leading the pack. The Yoyogi Park WanWan Carnival..
Culture Okutama Noryo Fireworks Festival 2026 Early Aug Okutama's Mt Atago in Tokyo will be again holding its annual Noryo Fireworks Festival in August. A contrast to the city, the..
Culture Rice Field Art in Gyoda 2025 Early Jul - Early Oct Guinness World Record holding rice field art closest to both Tokyo and a rugby world cup stadium.
Food Cafe BingGo in Shin-Okubo Rachelle Joy Potente Cafe BingGo is a dessert cafe in Shin-Okubo, Tokyo's Korea Town. Their most popular dessert is the Korean bingsu, shaved ice..
Accommodation Shimokita Hostel Peter Sidell In Tokyo's trendy Shimo-kitazawa district, Shimokita Hostel is a cosy, affordable backpackers' hostel.
Culture Nakizumo Crying Baby Festival 2026 Late Apr Nakizumo Crying Baby Festival 2019 in Asakusa's Senso-ji, an unusual but popular festival among parents where babies, carried..
Culture Renovations at Hikawa Shrine Lynda Hogan Dec 15, 2020 Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine closed their function rooms and Musubi Cafe on August 2nd. Currently, they are tearing down the old building...
Culture The Jewel of Downtown Tokyo Featured Explore Katsushika, and discover the perfectly preserved spirit, cuisine, and crafts of old Edo.