Shopping Japan's Largest Pokémon Card Specialty Store Opens ... Kim Bergström Feb 17, 2026 For travelers who grew up battling, trading, or collecting Pokémon cards, Tokyo's electric district just gained a must-vis..
Accommodation Sono Hotels & Resorts Asia to Launch First Japan Hotel Kim Bergström Feb 17, 2026 South Korea's hospitality group Sono Hotels & Resorts Asia is preparing to open its first property in Japan, bringing its lifestyle-focused..
Culture Dior Bamboo Pavilion Kim Bergström Opened on February 12th, 2026, the Dior Bamboo Pavilion is an architectural statement that blends Parisian heritage with Japanese..
Food FamilyMart Going All in for Cat Day Kim Bergström Feb 11, 2026 To celebrate Cat Day on February 22nd, FamilyMart is rolling out its annual "Family Meow Operation!" campaign, bringing a lineup..
Recommended Food Aichi Prefecture: The Heart of Japan’s Umami Culture Ryan Noble Five fermented foods create the foundation of Japanese foods: Miso, vinegar, mirin (rice wine), sake, and soy sauce. Discover them..
Culture Immerse Yourself in Ishinomaki’s Seaside Specialties Ryan Noble From manga legends and remembering the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake to mouthwatering seafood, Ishinomaki is a place you'll..
Culture HANA Stage Production 2026 Apr 11th - Apr 19th A uniquely immersive piece of festival theater is heading to Kyushu for the first time this spring. Warabiza's non-verbal stage..
Planning Shikoku on Washington Post's Crowd-free 2026 Travel... Kim Bergström Feb 2, 2026 Shikoku has claimed a spot on The Washington Post's list of where to go in 2026 without the crowds, and for travelers feeling..