Transportation LUUP: The New Age of Bike Rentals in Japan? Ryan Noble LUUP gives people access to rental e-bikes and e-scooters for inner-city convenience and short trips. Meet the new age of bik...
Culture The History of Japan: Era by Era Joanna Ligon One of the best things about traveling in Japan is how the past and present sit side by side. You can eat lunch in a 300-year...
Accommodation Luxury Glamping at Bettei Shiki Tom Roseveare Each villa epitomises the feeling of Wa-Modern design—with spacious, contemporary layouts and fixtures combining perfectly wi...
Culture Secret Museum Yanai Yamaguchi Kim Bergström A new kind of museum experience is coming to Yamaguchi Prefecture this summer. Opening on June 21st in the historic port town...
Food Starbucks Japan Spices Up Summer Kim Bergström Starting Friday, June 6th, Starbucks Japan is launching a bold new limited-edition drink: the Hot Honey Oriental Mango & Tea ...
Activities Yakushiike Park Iris and Hydrangea Festival 2026 Kim Bergström At Yakushiike Park in Machida, you can enjoy both hydrangeas and irises at the one beautifully landscaped destination.
Culture Sakai’s Hidden Gem: Konpeito Kingdom and the Art of Candy Making Golovnin Sergey Konpeito is a traditional Japanese sugar candy with origins in Portuguese confectionery. At the Konpeito Kingdom Museum in Sa...
Shopping Nintendo Store in Fukuoka to Open in Late 2025 Kim Bergström Nintendo fans in southern Japan will have another reason to celebrate this year, with Nintendo announcing that a new official...
Culture Enma Market 2026 Kim Bergström Held from June 14th to 16th, the historic Enma Market in Niigata's Kashiwazaki area draws more than 200,000 visitors each year.
Culture Minobu - Temple Stays in the Shadow of Mt. Fuji Tom Fay Japan is enriched with deep spiritual traditions, most notably Buddhism and Shinto, the two main religions which intertwine a...
