Culture Sakai’s Hidden Gem: Konpeito Kingdom and the Art of... Golovnin Sergey Konpeito is a traditional Japanese sugar candy with origins in Portuguese confectionery. At the Konpeito Kingdom Museum in Sakai,..
Activities GiGO Naha Kokusai Dori Kim Bergström Naha's Kokusai Dori shopping street has a new addition as of early August: a multi-floor GiGO arcade offering a mix of nostalgia,..
Transportation LUUP: The New Age of Bike Rentals in Japan? Ryan Noble LUUP gives people access to rental e-bikes and e-scooters for inner-city convenience and short trips. Meet the new age of bike rental..
Activities Tokyo with Kids: KidZania Kim Bergström As kids, we all likely dreamed about what we'd be when we grew up, and at KidZania Tokyo, little ones can step into those dreams..
Food Fukuzenji Soba Japan Travel The Fukuzenji Soba restaurant serves authentic, handmade soba noodles made using buckwheat flour sourced from the local Hida Nagareha..
Accommodation Kamenoi Hotel Nikko Yunishigawa: An All-Inclusive R... Veronica Carnevale Located in northern Nikko, Kamenoi Hotel Nikko Yunishigawa is an all-inclusive resort that acts as a convenient base for sightseeing..
Culture Secret Museum Yanai Yamaguchi Kim Bergström A new kind of museum experience is coming to Yamaguchi Prefecture this summer. Opening on June 21st in the historic port town of..
Culture A Day Out in Ota Ward Louise George Kittaka Ota Ward is home to Haneda Airport—and a whole lot more! Join us on a journey to explore the surprising attractions Ota Ward h..