Culture Tottori Shan Shan Festival 2026 Aug 13th - Aug 15th Every summer, from August 13th to 15th, Tottori comes alive with the vibrant Shan Shan Festival, one of the region’s largest a..
Activities 4 Ways to Ring in Sakura Season in Japan Kim Bergström As the cherry blossoms bloom and spring arrives in Japan, there are countless ways to immerse yourself in the season beyond simply..
Shopping Myaku-Myaku Meets Japanese Kogei Kim Bergström Feb 17, 2025 The 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo will feature a variety of exclusive collaboration products inspired by the official mascot, Myaku-M..
Food Sakura Season at Starbucks Reserve® Roastery Tokyo Kim Bergström Feb 9, 2025 Starbucks Reserve® Roastery Tokyo is ushering in the much-anticipated sakura season starting on Saturday, February 15th 2025, ..
Culture Nishi Umeda Candle Days 2026 Early Jun The annual Nishi Umeda Candle Days in the heart of Osaka’s Umeda area combines an evening of candlelit displays and cultural f..
Culture Osaka Strawberry Festival 2026 Mid - Late Mar Get ready to indulge in all things strawberry at the Osaka Strawberry Festival, an event that promises a feast for the senses. This..
Culture Tsubaki Satoyama Festival 2026 Mid Feb The Tsubaki Satoyama Festival is a celebration of Shinkamigoto's rich camellia culture, and the event includes a variety of..
Culture Historic Nara Sites Aim to Join UNESCO List Kim Bergström Jan 29, 2025 In an exciting development, Japan has officially recommended the ancient capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara (located in present-day..