Culture Asakusa Toro Nagashi 2026 Mid Aug The annual Toro Nagashi festival in Asakusa is held every summer. Originally an act of mourning for the dead, the event now has..
Activities Joumon Farm Sherilyn Siy Sweet, tart, and juicy, it is difficult to think of a fruit more popular and beloved than strawberries. A 30-minute eat-all-you-can..
Culture Harvest Your Own Pearls Bryan Baier The Pearl Miki in Ise-Shima City in Japan's Mie Prefecture offers a pearl harvesting experience at a near-century-old pearl..
Activities Kozushima—Stargazing on Tokyo’s Dark Sky Island Tom Fay One of Tokyo’s best-kept secrets, Kozushima is a little-visited island getaway 45 minutes by plane or a minimum of 4 hours by ..
Culture Unko Museum Serena Ogawa Kawaii culture gets downright poopy at this permanent museum dedicated to number two.
Food Tiny Toria Brings the Tea Serena Ogawa Tokyo is no stranger to the allure of tea time with many hotels and venues offering seasonally themed teatime treats. If you’r..
Culture Koriyama City Parks Rey Waters Exploring Koriyama City Parks, Kaoseoizan Daijingu Shrine, and Big I.