Activities Tokyo with Kids: KidZania Kim Bergström As kids, we all likely dreamed about what we'd be when we grew up, and at KidZania Tokyo, little ones can step into those dre...
Culture Hakuba Mountain Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Music and mountains will come together this September as Hakuba hosts the first-ever Hakuba Mountain Festival. The two-day ev...
Activities Bear Safety in Japan Kim Bergström While encounters are fairly rare, bear sightings have increased across Japan in recent years, making it important to know how...
Culture Meisui Maruike Appreciation Evening 2026 Kim Bergström Every year on the first Saturday of September, Maruike Park in Kagoshima's Yusui Town comes alive with soft, flickering light...
Transportation Scoot Airlines Expands Its Japan Network Kim Bergström Scoot, the low-cost arm of Singapore Airlines, is set to broaden its reach in Japan with the launch of two new routes to Okin...
Transportation Transit Guide: Hankyu One-Day Pass Joanna Ligon The Hankyu One-Day Pass is your gateway to discovering the heart of Kansai. It’s a perfect choice for travelers who want flex...
Culture Discover Winter Magic at Akita’s Tazawako Ski Area Joanna Ligon You’ve heard of Niseko and Hakuba, but have you skied above Japan’s deepest lake? Tazawako Ski Area may not be on every trave...
Food Japanese Convenience Store Coffee: Ultimate Guide Ryan Noble Lawson, 7-Eleven, or FamilyMart—which Japanese convenience store has the best coffee? We put it to the test. Discover konbini...
Food Asakusa GYUUNA Yadoki: Premium Eel & Wagyu Beef in Asakusa Ryan Noble To enter the world of premium Japanese eel and wagyu beef at accessible prices, head to Asakusa GYUUNA Yadoki in Asakusa, Tok...
Planning Tokyo Named As World's Top Breakup Vacation Spot Kim Bergström Thankfully, parting ways with a significant other doesn't have to result in impulsive decisions like cutting your hair at mid...
