Food Starbucks Coffee Oimachi Tracks Kim Bergström Inside OIMACHI TRACKS, a new Starbucks has opened that is designed less like a quick stop and more like a place to settle for a..
Transportation Narita Airport Gets a Refresh Kim Bergström Apr 19, 2026 For many travelers to Japan, Narita International Airport is simply the place you land, grab your bags, and move on from. But ..
Activities Tokyo's First "Tram Sauna" Opens in Oimachi Kim Bergström Apr 17, 2026 The newly opened Sauna Metsä Oimachi Tracks introduces Japan’s first-ever "tram sauna, offering a unique urban wellness experi..
Culture NIIGATA ULTRA SPARK 2026 Jun 13th - Jun 14th Niigata City is set to host its largest-ever citywide celebration this summer with the debut of NIIGATA ULTRA SPARK, a two-day event..
Culture LA FOOD & CULTURE FEST 2026 May 3rd - May 4th The new LA FOOD & CULTURE FEST will take over Sennan Long Park in Osaka's Sennan City in early May, offering visitors a seaside..
Food Marugen Ramen's Spring Abura Soba is Back Kim Bergström Mar 27, 2026 For a limited period this spring, Marugen Ramen is serving their Aged Soy Sauce Abura Soba, available from March 26 to early May..
Culture Tamatsukuri Onsen Cherry Blossom Festival 2027 Late Mar - Mid Apr From late March to mid-April, the Tamatsukuri Onsen Cherry Blossom Festival sees around 400 Somei Yoshino cherry trees blooming..
Culture Johana Hikiyama Festival 2026 May 4th - May 5th Recognized as part of UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage, the Johana Hikiyama Festival is a spectacular spring event held..