Food Sakura Season at Starbucks Reserve® Roastery Tokyo Kim Bergström Feb 9, 2025 Starbucks Reserve® Roastery Tokyo is ushering in the much-anticipated sakura season starting on Saturday, February 15th 2025, ..
Culture Historic Nara Sites Aim to Join UNESCO List Kim Bergström Jan 29, 2025 In an exciting development, Japan has officially recommended the ancient capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara (located in present-day..
Planning Kurabito Stay Wins Grand Prize at the Japan Travel ... Kim Bergström Jan 24, 2025 The Japan Travel Awards were launched in 2021, and they celebrate innovative tourism initiatives that go beyond being mere tourist..
Transportation All Aboard the One Piece Shinkansen Kim Bergström Jan 5, 2025 This year, One Piece fans visiting Japan will have a new way to experience the world of the Straw Hat Pirates—with the launch ..
Planning Staying at a Ryokan One of Lonely Planet's Top Expe... Kim Bergström Oct 23, 2025 Lonely Planet has included spending a night at a ryokan among its 25 Best Experiences for 2026, praising it as one of the most mindful..
Planning Three Tokyo Bars Named Among World's 50 Best Kim Bergström Oct 11, 2025 Compiled from the votes of more than 800 bar industry experts across the globe, The World's 50 Best Bars list represents a..
Planning Japan 3rd on World's Best Food Countries Kim Bergström Oct 9, 2025 Japan's standing as a top destination for gastronomy fans has been reaffirmed, receiving honors as the world's third b..
Planning Bear Encounters Growing in Tourist Spots Kim Bergström Oct 7, 2025 This week, a visitor was injured after being scratched by a bear in Shirakawago, highlighting the need for awareness about bear..