5 Reasons to Visit the Izu Peninsula Kim Bergström Just a short ride from Tokyo, the Izu Peninsula is one of Japan’s most diverse and inviting resort regions. With a mix of dram..
Tutankhamun Exhibition 2024-2025 Dec 13th - Dec 25th What was life like in the time of the pharaohs? A new exhibition in Yokohama’s Minato Mirai invites visitors to step inside an..
Culture Exploring Otaru Max Otaru, a picturesque port town in Hokkaido, is known for its historic canal, fresh seafood, and winter charm. It offers a perfect..
Culture The Tea Ceremony in Japan Alessio Pompeo Let's explore the history and origins of the tea ceremony
2000th Starbucks Store to Open in Japan Kim Bergström Feb 13, 2025 Japan's first Starbucks store—and the first outside North America—opened in Ginza back in the summer of 1996. It seems fit..
LET'S EXPO: Making the Osaka Expo Accessible to All Kim Bergström Feb 1, 2025 Through innovative initiatives like LET'S EXPO, organizers are ensuring that Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai is a celebration that everyone..
Kusatsu Onsen Tops Onsen Rankings for 2025 Kim Bergström Jan 30, 2025 Recent survey results from accommodation booking site Jalan.net ranked Japan's top onsen destinations based on visitor fee..
Culture Hakusan Folk Museum Susan May For the past several hundred years, people in the foothills of Mt. Hakusan have lived off the land, deep in the mountains. This..