Culture Post-quake Support for Noto Emi Takahata After the 2024 earthquake hit Noto Peninsula, recovery has been slow due to its isolation. Local businesses, like a ryokan in Nanao,..
Historical Nanki Shirahama's Sandanbeki Cave Sandra Isaka Sandanbeki Cave is close to Wakayama's famous Shirahama Beach, at the bottom of a beautiful cliff-side view point. Visitors..
Historical Shinobazu Pond In Ueno Park Michael Kaplan Shinobazu Pond sits in the middle of Ueno Park. This large pond has a circumference of two kilometers and is home to many birds,..
Culture Permanent TeamLab Exhibit Comes to Hokkaido Kim Bergström May 2, 2025 TeamLab’s latest permanent exhibition, “Infinite Life Proliferating on the Ruins of a Church – A Whole Year per Year,” opens o..
Culture The Genuine ‘Nanbu Tekki’ Kettle Scott Brause Nanbu Tekki is the name of traditional Iwate cast ironware. Genuine cast iron cookware from this region of Japan is born of a 900-year..
Culture Craft Beer Holiday 2026 Mid Oct Craft Beer Holiday is a three-day festival that includes a wide variety of craft beers to try, alongside plenty of tasty eats that..
Culture The Lumineers The Automatic Tour Japan 2026 Jan 29th 2026 Past Event Fans of folk-rock in Japan have reason to celebrate, with The Lumineers returning in January 2026 for their first performance in..
Culture Osaka Noh Festa 2025 Jul 26th - Oct 30th 2025 Past Event The organizers provide a rare opportunity for foreign visitors and residents to experience Noh in various forms, notably with the..