Culture 2 Days of Food & Culture in Aizu, Fukushima Celine Ong The westernmost region of Aizu in Fukushima embodies the spirit of the Japanese countryside. Surrounded by mountains and valleys,..
Food Nazuki Seafood Restaurant, Tsukiji Celine Ong Located in Tsukiji, Nazuki seafood restaurant delivers a multi-sensory experience with the use of its new projection mapping technology...
Food Princi: Starbucks' Italian Bakery Celine Ong In 2018, Starbucks invested in Princi - an upscale Italian bakery started by Rocco Princi. Princi is now operating in several Starbucks..
Activities Kasedori Festival 2025 Mid Feb Kasedori Festival, or “Strawbird Festival”, is a unique yet bizarre Japanese event. Performers gather at Kaminoyama Castle dre..
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..