Transportation Matsuyama Trams and Botchan Train Anonymous In Matsuyama, be sure to ride the groaning 1950s trams and the puffing Botchan Train. Travel in retro style, if not the great...
Culture 223 Fujisan Festival 2026 Kim Bergström February 23rd is Mount Fuji Day, and the Fujikyu Group is celebrating with the 223 (Fujisan) Festival. This year is extra spe...
Culture Setsubun at Onioshidashi Park 2026 Kim Bergström Unlike most Setsubun celebrations where people traditionally throw beans to drive demons away, Onioshidashi Park flips the id...
Culture Klimt Alive Osaka 2025-2026 Kim Bergström If you loved immersive art shows like Van Gogh Alive or Monet & Friends Alive, there is a good chance Osaka's Klimt Alive exh...
Culture 30th Anniversary Tamagotchi Exhibition 2026 Kim Bergström To celebrate three decades since its debut, the 30th Anniversary Tamagotchi Exhibition will be held at the Roppongi Museum fr...
Culture Drink and Be Merry at Oktoberfest 2014 George Popescu Oktoberfest is everywhere, also in Tokyo: Great atmosphere, lots of food and drinks—not to miss!
Culture Shizuoka Anko Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Japan's beloved sweet red bean paste, known as anko, is taking center stage in Shizuoka this February with the debut of the S...
Culture Bungo Stray Dogs TOWER TRIP 2026 Kim Bergström If you're planning a trip to Tokyo in February, anime fans have a special treat waiting at one of the city's most iconic land...
Culture The Great Capcom Exhibition Tokyo 2025-2026 Kim Bergström Gamers and culture enthusiasts alike can step into the world of one of Japan's most iconic game developers at The Great Capco...
Activities Mount Mitake Rising 929 meters above sea level on the western edge of Tokyo, Mount Mitake is one of the capital’s most accessible escapes ...
