Chiyoda Kawasegaki Festival 2026 Mid Aug The solemn yet beautiful Chiyoda Kawasegaki Festival is an event which includes reciting sutras and floating lanterns as a memorial for victims of drowning
Culture Masters at Work Elena Lisina restaurant kitchens are always hidden from customers, but in Japan one can... During festivals, dishes are cooked in food booths where you can appreciate
Osaka's Streets Go Smoke-free Ahead of Expo 2025 Kim Bergström Feb 4, 2025 As of January 27th, 2025, a citywide ban on outdoor smoking came into effect.
Activities Tokyo's Top 5 Sakura Spots Kim Bergström Unlike the other parks on this list, Shinjuku Gyoen does come with an admission... fee (¥500 for adults), but many would say it's well worth it to enjoy
Culture Yajiro Kokeshi Mura Elena Lisina Yajiro Kokeshi Mura is an interesting place where one can watch the process of making a Kokeshi doll and also learn about its history and purchase the
Beauty & Spa My Favorite Places in Japan: Onsen Elena Lisina Onsen can be found all over Japan, in special onsen towns and in the cities as well.
Planning Japan's 2024 Cherry Blossom Projections Kim Bergström The details regarding blooming dates in some popular locations can be found... below: A more complete list of destinations can be found