Aichi Triennale 2026 Kim Bergström Every three years since 2010, the Aichi Triennale has transformed cities like Nagoya, Okazaki, and Seto into vibrant stages f...
5 Reasons to Visit the Izu Peninsula Kim Bergström Just a short ride from Tokyo, the Izu Peninsula is one of Japan’s most diverse and inviting resort regions. With a mix of dra...
Culture Exploring Otaru Max Otaru, a picturesque port town in Hokkaido, is known for its historic canal, fresh seafood, and winter charm. It offers a per...
Culture The Tea Ceremony in Japan Alessio Pompeo Let's explore the history and origins of the tea ceremony
2000th Starbucks Store to Open in Japan Kim Bergström Japan's first Starbucks store—and the first outside North America—opened in Ginza back in the summer of 1996. It seems fittin...
LET'S EXPO: Making the Osaka Expo Accessible to All Kim Bergström Through innovative initiatives like LET'S EXPO, organizers are ensuring that Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai is a celebration that eve...
Kusatsu Onsen Tops Onsen Rankings for 2025 Kim Bergström Recent survey results from accommodation booking site Jalan.net ranked Japan's top onsen destinations based on visitor feedba...
Culture Hakusan Folk Museum Susan May For the past several hundred years, people in the foothills of Mt. Hakusan have lived off the land, deep in the mountains. Th...
Five Must-See Country Pavilions at Expo 2025 Osaka Kim Bergström Country pavilions are always a major draw at World Expos, and Expo 2025 Osaka will be no exception. They serve as immersive s...
Culture Discover Kintsugi in Minami Aoyama Sabrina Stone Experience the art of kintsugi at Utsuwa Omusubi HANARE in Tokyo’s Minami-Aoyama. Learn the traditional technique of repairin...
