Food Brisk Stand Suidobashi Tom Roseveare One of Brisk Stand’s newest stores opened in July 2025 in Suidobashi, an area beside Kanda river known for its many universities and great access to Tokyo
Planning Japan Introducing Digital Nomad Visas Kim Bergström Feb 3, 2024 number of countries offering digital nomad visas has expanded significantly over recent years, with Japan ready to hop on board this trend from late March 2024
Planning Osaka Makes Lonely Planet's Best in Travel List Kim Bergström Nov 12, 2024 The 2025 compilation was published recently, and Osaka was featured in the cities section.
Food Tiffany Blue Box Café Opens in Ginza Kim Bergström On August 8th, 2025, Tiffany & Co. opened Japan’s first Tiffany Blue Box Café, bringing its signature brand experience to the fourth floor of its new flagship
Activities AI Concierge Robot Debuts at Osaka Expo Kim Bergström Apr 15, 2025 At Expo 2025 in Osaka, one of the most talked-about features inside the Osaka Healthcare Pavilion is a next-generation AI concierge robot called Miraia
Transportation Korean Air Launches New Route to Kobe Kim Bergström Apr 19, 2025 Korean Air has officially launched its new route connecting Seoul's Incheon Airport and Kobe, with flights now operating twice daily as of April 18th, 2025
10 Activities A Foggy Autumn Day at Aizuwakamatsu Castle Justin Velgus Tsuruga Castle (鶴ヶ城), also known as Aizu-Wakamatsu Castle (会津若松城 ) is a popular sightseeing location in Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture.
Shopping Consumption Tax Changes for Tourists Coming? Kim Bergström Dec 2, 2024 Starting as early as the 2026 financial year, Japan is looking to shift to a refund-based tax exemption model for travelers, which is commonly used in