Culture Getting Lost in Kamakura Celine Ong Want to experience the magic of Kyoto but hate dealing with the crowds? Take the road less travelled and hop on a train to Kamakura..
Culture Tokyo's Top 3 Travel Rankings Celine Ong First time in Japan? Tokyo alone has tons to offer, so if you're short on time — we helped pick out the "Top 3s" to visit,..
Culture Ohara Hadaka 'Naked Man' Festival 2024 Late Sep Ohara Hadaka Matsuri is an annual ‘Naked Man Festival’ that takes place in Isumi City, Chiba. Loincloth-clad men carry portabl..
Culture Tendo Sakura Matsuri Celine Ong Known for the famous Ningen Shogi (Human Chess) event, the Tendo Sakura Matsuri is an annual spring festival held in Tendo Cit..
Culture Tendo Ningen Shogi 2025 Mid Apr Tendo Ningen Shogi is a “Human Chess” event that occurs every April in the city of Tendo, Yamagata. Set under rows of blooming..
Culture Niihama Drum Festival 2024 Mid Oct Niihama Drum Festival is one of the top three festivals in Ehime Prefecture, Shikoku — an autumn taiko festival celebrating th..
Nightlife Summer Sonic Osaka 2024 Mid Aug Summer Sonic is a three-day rock festival that's held simultaneously in both Tokyo and Osaka.
Food Shiawase no Pancake in Kichijoji Celine Ong Shiawase no Pancake is one of Japan’s most famous “fuwa fuwa” souffle pancake cafes. These Japanese-style fluffy pancakes are ..