Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan-Inspired Culture & Nature Trips Kim Bergström As Japan gears up to welcome an influx of visitors for the EXPO 2025 OSAKA, KANSAI, JAPAN, the spotlight shines not only on t...
6 Food Dug Jazz Cafe & Bar Peter Lin Dug is a classic retro jazz bar in Shinjuku with a cozy vibe and great ambiance. Spend the afternoon or evening listening qu...
Culture Hiketa Hinamatsuri 2027 Kim Bergström The Hiketa Hinamatsuri was first held in 2003, and this annual spring event provides visitors with the opportunity to appreci...
Planning Two More Sakura Drinks Hit Starbucks Japan Kim Bergström Hot on the heels of Starbucks releasing two sakura-themed drinks in mid-February, they've got a new round of seasonal beverag...
Area Kutchan Tom Roseveare Kutchan is a town located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, in Japan's northern Hokkaido. Kutchan lies slightly to the north of th...
Culture Cultural Exploration in Hofu City Veronica Carnevale Hofu City rests along the Seto Inland Sea and is just south of Yamaguchi City. This small city features immaculately preserve...
8 Culture Maple Garden and Autumn Leaves Masayoshi Hirose Kōtō-in, a sub-temple of Daihonzan Daitoku-ji, one of the largest Zen temples in Kyoto. Here lies the grave of Hosokawa Sansa...
Culture Taura Plum Grove Festival 2027 Kim Bergström Plum blossoms signal spring's impending arrival in Japan, and one great place to enjoy them in Kanagawa Prefecture is at the ...
Culture Nature, Art, and Culture Along an Ancient Route Veronica Carnevale Buri Kaido is a route that once connected Toyama, Hida, Takayama, and present day Matsumoto for the purpose of transporting b...
Activities Sakura Yoga 2026 Kim Bergström A unique, self-care inspired way to enjoy the best of cherry blossom season is at the Sakura Yoga event in Tokyo, which origi...
