Culture Matcha Green Tea Marche 2027 Kim Bergström The Matcha Green Tea Marche is taking place for two days this March at Yoyogi Park, and the event will showcase a diverse ran...
Culture Miyajima Implements Visitor Tax to Tourists Serena Kim Miyajima, Japan — Visitors to the iconic Miyajima, home to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Itsukushima Shrine, will now be ...
Activities Blue Flower Season in Kagoshima Kim Bergström From late May through to mid June, Flower Park Kagoshima is hosting a blue flower festival. The event celebrates a variety of...
Culture Tsuzawa Yotaka Andon Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The annual Tsuzawa Yotaka Andon Festival blends color, sound, and movement in a vivid celebration rooted in local prayers for...
Culture Roppongi Hills Spring Festival 2027 Kim Bergström One way to celebrate the arrival of spring in Tokyo is at the Roppongi Hills Spring Festival, held for three days in early Ap...
Food Starbucks to Release New Watermelon Frappuccino Kim Bergström Watermelons in Japan are more than just a delicious fruit – they're a sign of summer, and their refreshing taste helps combat...
Planning The Nine Prefectures of Chubu Sleiman Azizi The Chubu region of central Japan is made of nine prefectures. Aichi, Fukui, Gifu, Ishikawa, Nagano, Niigata, Shizuoka, Toyam...
Culture Gekkeikan Sake Brewery Festival 2027 Kim Bergström The Fushimi area of Kyoto is blessed with high-quality groundwater and rich natural surroundings, making it a great place for...
Culture Yakiimo Paradise in Tenshiba 2027 Kim Bergström The Yakiimo Paradise at Tenshiba is one way to get your fill of all things sweet potato, and there will be plenty of ways to ...
8 50 Shades of Lilac, Pink and White Olga Visit the gardens of wisteria in the botanical garden of Nara Shin-en