Culture Asakusa's Denboin Garden Kim Bergström Asakusa's Denboin Garden is often referred to as a hidden gem or Tokyo's secret garden. Situated adjacent to the famous..
Culture Hibiya Cinema Festival 2025 Mid - Late Oct Now in its 4th year, the Hibiya Cinema Festival aims to be an event where people can enjoy the wonder of movies from different perspectives...
Food Nico Nico Terrace Starbucks Lynda Hogan A Starbucks of note opened in Sayama City earlier in the year (2021). What makes this Starbucks special is that it is the only Starbucks..
Activities Sweet Potato Digging in Kawagoe Lynda Hogan Many people indulge in a sweet potato treat while visiting Kawagoe. But how about digging your own sweet potatoes to take home?..
Food Starbucks Kanetsuki Street Kawagoe Lynda Hogan One of Japan's most beautiful Starbucks is in Kawagoe, right by Kawagoe's famous bell tower landmark. Moreover, the branch..
Nightlife Shibuya's Dogenzaka Street Kim Bergström Shibuya's Dogenzaka Street is located to the left hand side of the iconic Shibuya 109 building, and is home to a range of nightlife..
Culture Wind Chimes at Hisaizu Shrine 2025 Mid Jun - Late Aug Information for the 2021 wind chimes and "goshuincho" at Hisaizu Shrine in the Iwatsuki district of Saitama City.
Culture Washinomiya Shrine Lynda Hogan Well-regarded in Japan as one of the oldest shrines in all of Kanto, Washinomiya Shrine is also known internationally, thanks to..