Activities GiGO Naha Kokusai Dori Kim Bergström Naha's Kokusai Dori shopping street has a new addition as of early August: a multi-floor GiGO arcade offering a mix of nostal...
Activities Staring at the Sun Mike Kato Kokoro no Kintsugi 8 - Even in the middle of Shinjuku, one can find a peaceful oasis. From there, the horizon and the rooftop...
Activities Kushimoto Town Amanda Ho Located at the southern tip of Honshu island, Kushimoto Town in Wakayama Prefecture is a two and a half hour train ride from ...
Culture Japan Cider Cup 2026 Kim Bergström Billed as Japan's largest international cider event, the Japan Cider Cup was originally launched in 2022 and brings together ...
Food Hilton Tokyo Goes Choc-Mint Crazy Kim Bergström The Hilton Tokyo have jumped on the summer choc-mint bandwagon. They're hosting a tea party event inspired by Alice in Wonder...
Culture Yokohama Strawberry Festival 2027 Kim Bergström The Yokohama Strawberry Festival offers visitors the chance to enjoy these delicious fruits in various ways. Strawberry sampl...
Activities Bear Safety in Japan Kim Bergström While encounters are fairly rare, bear sightings have increased across Japan in recent years, making it important to know how...
Culture 10 Things to Do in Japan in September Lynda Hogan Ideas to make the most out of a September visit to Japan. The month of September brings such a mix of weather, flowers, event...
Planning Our Go To Travel Experience Sherilyn Siy The Go To Travel campaign launched last July promised to support a huge portion of travel expenses. It is aimed to promote do...
Activities Bulgari Serpenti Sparkle Kim Bergström A new Tokyo-based TeamLab exhibit commenced this November in collaboration with luxury fashion house Bulgari, and it's free t...
