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 2027 Mid Feb The Tsubaki Satoyama Festival is a celebration of Shinkamigoto's rich camellia culture, and the event includes a variety of..
Culture All Japan Gyoza Festival in Niigata 2026 Mar 20th - Mar 22nd The All Japan Gyoza Festival is an event that celebrates this national foodie favorite by bringing together the best gyoza from..
Culture Mimosa Festa 2026 Feb 16th - Mar 22nd Mimosa flowers are best known for their fluffy, vibrant yellow blooms, and the Mimosa Festa outside Kawasaki Station serves as..
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..
Planning Kurabito Stay Wins Grand Prize at the Japan Travel ... Kim Bergström Jan 24, 2025 The Japan Travel Awards were launched in 2021, and they celebrate innovative tourism initiatives that go beyond being mere tourist..