Food Aburi-mochi at Ichiwa & Kazariya Meg Sing Ichiwa is an thousand year old store with longstanding connections with Yasurai Matsuri festival at Imamiya Shrine selling ab...
Culture Japan Heritage Journey on Hashima Emi Takahata Delve into Hashima Island's UNESCO history, a coal mining town closed in 1974. Explore its past, witness natural changes, and...
Activities Koga Kubo Park Elizabeth S Koga Kubo Park in Koga City, Ibaraki Prefecture celebrates peach blossoms each spring and puts on a breathtaking display of a...
Culture Gundam Landing in Fukuoka Caleb Cello Gundam fans should brace themselves for a new attraction because a fresh new Gundam robot is set to be installed at the new M...
Transportation Compact and Convenient: The Rise of E-scooters in Japan Caleb Cello The e-scooter is considered a "micro-mobility device" vehicle that can travel at speeds of up to 20 km/h and can be ridden wh...
Culture Abare Matsuri 2026 Celine Ong Abare Matsuri, or Rampage Festival, is an annual event in the town of Noto, Ishikawa. One of Japan’s most violent and fiery f...
Food Japanese Eels: Your Guide to Unagi & Anago Ryan Noble Learn about Japanese eels, the difference between unagi and anago, how they're eaten, the customs of Ox Day and more.
Transportation Detective Conan Train Has Launched! Lester Goh The Limited Express Super Hakuto Train is getting a Detective Conan-themed livery as part of the Manga's 30th year anniversar...
Shopping Getting The Blues in Kojima Arlene Bastion History and the current scene of Kojima jeans, where traditional methods of dyeing and sewing maintain Japan's reputation and...
Shopping Tour of Manns Wines in Katsunuma Cathy Cawood Take a tour of Manns Wines in Katsunuma, Yamanashi. See their wine making process and enjoy a free tasting of their wines.
