Transportation Driving in Japan: Guide to ETC for Highway Toll Gates Tom Roseveare Driving in Japan offers convenience and flexibility, especially on highways. The ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) system stre...
Activities Iris Festival and Global Food Square 2026 Kim Bergström This June, Adachi Ward in Tokyo invites visitors to celebrate the beauty of early summer at the Iris Festival and Global Food...
Shopping Capcom Tokyo Kim Bergström If you're a fan of video games and happen to be in Tokyo, the Capcom Store at Shibuya Parco is a must-visit destination.
Culture The Naoshima New Museum of Art Officially Opens Kim Bergström With the opening of the Naoshima New Museum of Art on May 31st, 2025, this small island deepens its role as a world-class hub...
Activities Hakone Gora Park's 111th Anniversary Celebration 2025 Kim Bergström From the end of May until the end of June, Hakone Gora Park will be bursting with colorful blooms in honor of its 111th anniv...
Activities Maizuru Hydrangea Garden 2026 Kim Bergström During the month of June, visitors can experience the blooming of around 100,000 hydrangeas across a two-hectare stretch of p...
Activities Tenbo Park Rainy Season 2025 Kim Bergström Tenbo Park at Tokyo's Sunshine City is once again showing its flair for seasonal celebration with a new event focused on Japa...
Culture Daikokuji Temple and Tamba Tea Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Recognized as the region’s top tea-producing area, Tamba Sasayama comes alive in shades of green in late spring, when fresh t...
Activities Lily Appreciation Love Week 2026 Kim Bergström Each June, Shinagawa Ward bursts into color as Lily Appreciation Love Week kicks off at Samezu Irie Square. This year’s event...
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...