Culture 100 Soundscapes of Japan Sleiman Azizi In 1986 the Ministry of the Environment began combating noise pollution with the creation of a national list of sounds that were..
Culture Shinjuku's LOVE Sculpture Sleiman Azizi An iconic symbol in Shinjuku, the LOVE sculpture was designed by American artist Robert Indiana, the bright red sculpture has been..
8 Activities Honai Park Kim Bergström Honai Park in Sanjo, Niigata, has a free greenhouse packed full of tropical plants including hibiscus, coffee, mango and pineapple..
Food Takagiya Roho Sleiman Azizi Takagiya Roho has been producing traditional confectionery in Shibamata since 1868. Known for its connection with the much loved..
Culture Wa No Akari X Hyakudan Kaidan 2025 Early Jul - Late Sep The Wa No Akari X Hyakudan Kaidan 2019 showcases Japanese color and light, with a range of illuminated pieces on display. The event..
7 Food Uoriki: Japanese Dining in Nagano Peter Sidell In the centre of Nagano city in central Japan, Uoriki is a friendly little place serving hearty, tasty and very affordable Japanese..
Activities Tanabata Concert Sherilyn Siy Music is a most suitable way to celebrate a festival that's inspired by a Chinese folklore of star-crossed lovers. In Hidaka,..
Food Summer Foods in Japan Sleiman Azizi From kakigori shaved ice to succulent unagi eel, summers in Japan feature many staple foods much loved throughout the country
