Activities 4 Ways to Ring in Sakura Season in Japan Kim Bergström As the cherry blossoms bloom and spring arrives in Japan, there are countless ways to immerse yourself in the season beyond s...
Culture A Day Out in Ota Ward Louise George Kittaka Ota Ward is home to Haneda Airport—and a whole lot more! Join us on a journey to explore the surprising attractions Ota Ward ...
Shopping Myaku-Myaku Meets Japanese Kogei Kim Bergström The 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo will feature a variety of exclusive collaboration products inspired by the official mascot, Myaku-...
Food Sakura Season at Starbucks Reserve® Roastery Tokyo Kim Bergström Starbucks Reserve® Roastery Tokyo is ushering in the much-anticipated sakura season starting on Saturday, February 15th 2025,...
Culture Nishi Umeda Candle Days 2026 Kim Bergström The annual Nishi Umeda Candle Days in the heart of Osaka’s Umeda area combines an evening of candlelit displays and cultural ...
Accommodation KAMENOI HOTEL ASO PARK RESORT Geoff Day Nestled amidst the breathtaking Aso Five Mountains in Kumamoto, Japan, KAMENOI HOTEL ASO PARK RESORT offers a unique blend of...
Culture Osaka Strawberry Festival 2027 Kim Bergström Get ready to indulge in all things strawberry at the Osaka Strawberry Festival, an event that promises a feast for the senses...
Culture Tsubaki Satoyama Festival 2027 Kim Bergström The Tsubaki Satoyama Festival is a celebration of Shinkamigoto's rich camellia culture, and the event includes a variety of a...
Culture Mimosa Festa 2027 Kim Bergström Mimosa flowers are best known for their fluffy, vibrant yellow blooms, and the Mimosa Festa outside Kawasaki Station serves a...
Culture Historic Nara Sites Aim to Join UNESCO List Kim Bergström In an exciting development, Japan has officially recommended the ancient capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara (located in present-d...
