Activities Tsushima Island Viola van Onselen legend telling of a crane dropping a rice stalk, leading to the development... Their approach focuses on encouraging a shift back to a more locally dependent
Activities Sky Kotatsu Ferris Wheel 2025-2026 Early Dec - Late Feb While usually used in the home, the kotatsu has been creatively reimagined with the Sky Kotatsu Ferris Wheel event, a popular seasonal attraction in Osaka
Culture Akebonoyama Plum Festival 2026 Early Feb - Early Mar At Chiba Prefecture's Akebonoyama Agricultural Park the plum trees are in full bloom from late February to early March, offering a stunning display of
Culture Shinjuku Historical Museum Sleiman Azizi Set in a building of modern design, the museum is organised according to era, looking at almost 30,000 years of local history with a stronger focus on
Activities Starbucks Japan Embraces Sakura Season Kim Bergström Feb 8, 2024 If you're a Starbucks fan, there are a couple of new drink releases coming out this month to get you in the springtime spirit in a delicious way!
5 Reasons to Visit the Izu Peninsula Kim Bergström Just a short ride from Tokyo, the Izu Peninsula is one of Japan’s most diverse and inviting resort regions.
Activities 6 Must-See Sakura Spots in Nikko Kim Bergström During cherry blossom season, Nikko transforms into a pink-hued wonderland, with blooms lasting over a month from late March to early May.
Food Ube Ramen (Ikkyu) Tiffany Aguilar Known for being inexpensive, fast, and delicious, Ikkyu Ramen serves a rich bowl of tonkotsu ramen, a pork bone based broth.