Recommended Food Yakiniku Inoue Ginza Tom Roseveare In the heart of Ginza, Yakiniku Inoue invites guests to savor some of Tokyo’s finest Japanese Wagyu beef in ways both familiar and unexpected.
Culture Glasses Festival 2026 Mid Sep Sabae in Fukui Prefecture is known as Japan’s eyeglass capital, and the city is hosting their annual Glasses Festival in September.
Culture I’m Donut?: Japan’s Viral Donut Sensation Kim Bergström Japan is no stranger to dessert trends, but few have captivated the nation... Since its debut in 2022, the brand has attracted long lines, sparked a
Activities Asian Para Games 2026 Oct 18th - Oct 24th The 2026 Asian Para Games will bring Asia's top athletes with disabilities to Japan for a major international multi-sport event celebrating elite competition
Activities Drone Show Sets Guinness Record at Expo 2025 Kim Bergström Apr 15, 2025 ., Ltd. set a new Guinness World Record™ for the largest aerial display of a tree using drones.
Activities Hakone Ekiden 2026 Jan 2nd - Jan 3rd Held every year on January 2nd and 3rd, the Hakone Ekiden is one of Japan's most iconic New Year sporting events and a memorable experience for travelers
Culture Osawa Onsen Konsei Festival 2026 Late Apr Golden Week in Iwate Prefecture brings with it one of Japan's more unusual and fascinating cultural events, the Osawa Konsei Festival, which is held each
Planning Sado Island Inn Named One of TIME’s World’s Greates... Kim Bergström Mar 19, 2025 Sado Island's global recognition is continuing in 2025, with the addition of NIPPONIA Sado Aikawa Kanayamacho on TIME magazine’s “World’s Greatest Places