A Guide to Japan's Supermarkets Kim Bergström Supermarkets don't only provide the essentials we need for day-to-day living, but they also offer a window into the cuisine,..
Activities Gosen Tulip Festival Kim Bergström There are numerous colorful blooms to enjoy across Japan during spring, and tulips are just one of them. If you're in Niigata,..
Activities Laguna Illuminations 2025-2026 Nov 2nd - Apr 5th From November 6th until February 28th, Aichi's Laguna Ten Bosch resort is hosting an illumination event which is said to be..
Culture Hakuchoro Promenade, Kanazawa Peter Sidell In Kanazawa in Japan's Ishikawa prefecture, Hakuchoro Promenade is a relaxing walking path lined with a population of interesting..
Culture Shizuoka Prefecture's Castle Legacy Elizabeth S Shizuoka Prefecture, best known for its tea production, is also home to significant castle sites on the Tokaido Road that linked..
Culture Terashima Samurai House in Kanazawa Peter Sidell In Kanazawa in Japan's Ishikawa prefecture, the Terashima House is the preserved residence of Kurando Terashima, a middle class..
Culture HANA BIYORI X Bamboo Akari 2025-2026 Late Oct - Late Feb As the cooler months arrive, many illumination events begin to pop up on the calendar. One of them is the HANA BIYORI X Bamboo Akari..
Activities Fugan Unga Kansui Park Gaurav Raja Dahal This hydrophilic park is surrounded by a lush green grassy lawn area where people can spread out their blankets and enjoy their..