Shopping Unique Convenience Stores in Japan Kim Bergström There are three main convenience store chains across the country – Lawson, 7-11, and Family Mart – and they're typically quite easy to locate given their
Culture Arita Hina Pottery Festival 2026 Early Feb - Early Mar The Arita Hina Pottery Festival has been running for almost 20 years now, and visitors can explore a variety of traditional hina dolls made in the local
Planning Kyoto, Tokyo & Osaka Make Favorite Cities in the Wo... Kim Bergström Jul 14, 2023 Recently, Travel + Leisure magazine published their Readers' 25 Favorite Cities in the World of 2023 list, with Kyoto, Tokyo, and Osaka making the cut.
Transportation 5 of Kansai's Unique Train Stations Kim Bergström The station building was registered as a Tangible Cultural Property in 2001... Best of all, the station is just over 20 minutes from central Kyoto.
Planning Getting a Tattoo in Japan Serena Ogawa Or how about a popular kanji: Love 愛 Peace 平和 Dream 夢 Sun 日 Moon 月 Sky... 空 Water 水 Fire 火 Earth 土 Angel 天使 Demon/ Ogre 鬼 Dragon 竜 Princess 姫 Samurai
Culture Setsubun Bean Throwing Train 2025 Feb 2nd 2025 Past Event event aren't required – just be at Kumagaya Station from 10:50 to 11... :20 where staff will let you know what to do.
Activities Oboshi Park Cherry Blossom Festival Kim Bergström The grounds here are home to around 2000 cherry trees, and on clear days there's even the chance to score a view of Mount Fuji as well.
Culture Haisai Festival 2026 Early May Haisai translates to hello in the Okinawan dialect, and the Haisai Festival in Kawasaki has celebrated Okinawan culture for 20 years now.
