Activities Miffy Wonder Square Opening This June Kim Bergström May 1, 2025 Fans of the beloved Dutch picture book character Miffy have something new to look forward to in Japan this summer. Huis Ten Bosch,..
Transportation Cycling in Japan? Know the New Fines Kim Bergström May 1, 2025 Starting from April 1st, 2026, Japan will introduce a new system that imposes monetary penalties on cyclists for a wide range ..
Culture Odori Shibazakura Festival 2026 Late Mar - Early May Each spring, Shunan City in Yamaguchi Prefecture transforms into a vibrant patchwork of pink, purple, and white. Typically running..
Culture Ishioka Spring Lion Festival 2026 Late Apr As part of Ishioka City’s anniversary celebrations, the Spring Lion Festival returns in late April during the Golden Week holi..
Planning Kanazawa’s Hakuichi Shines at Expo 2025 Kim Bergström Apr 8, 2025 Hakuichi Co., Ltd., a gold leaf maker from Kanazawa, is contributing to Expo 2025's signature pavilion, “Adventures of Lif..
Activities Shonan International Marathon 2026 Early Dec The Shonan International Marathon has been a winter tradition for over 20 years, drawing more than 20,000 runners annually to the..
Culture EXPO Yokohama 2027 Mar 19th - Sep 26th EXPO 2027 YOKOHAMA is an international horticultural exposition dedicated to advancing sustainability, urban greening, and the integration..
Planning Tokyo Named World's Top City for Green Spaces Kim Bergström Mar 22, 2025 Tokyo is often seen as a bustling metropolis with towering skyscrapers, neon lights, and a fast-paced lifestyle. However, according..