Starbucks Announces Sakura-inspired Frappuccino Kim Bergström Feb 11, 2025 In Japan, seasonal drinks are incredibly popular, with limited-edition beverages celebrating the changing times of the year.
Culture Ogiyama Fire Festival 2026 Apr 1st - Apr 5th The Ogiyama Fire Festival started in 1976 and is held in early April each year as part of the Beppu Onsen Festival.
Discover Japan's Allure With a Tokyo Cruise Veronica Carnevale Japan’s eastern coast, from Tokyo to Kagoshima Prefecture, is lined with port cities that showcase the country’s diverse cultural and historical sites,
Culture Takamori Kannon-do Sakura Festival 2026 Mid Apr The Takamori Kannon-do Sakura Festival is held when the blossoms on the grounds are at their best, and along with the floral splendor there will be tasty
Tokyo's Jimbōchō Named World's Coolest Neighborhood Kim Bergström Oct 1, 2025 Jimbōchō, known as Tokyo's historic literary hub, has been named the number one neighborhood in the world by Time Out Worldwide in its 2025 ranking of
Food Hiro Sakai Bonson Lam Not to be confused with Hiro Sakai in Frankfurt, this family-sized eatery's full name is Te uchi soba hiro, or Hiro's hand-made soba, the star of Sakai
Activities Cycling in Southern Wakayama Tom Roseveare Discovering the best of the region’s nature and culture
7 Culture Autumn Leaves at Kogenji Temple My Đặng The temple was the top Rinzai Nakamine school founded in the Kamakura period.