Culture Shirone Kite Museum Kim Bergström The Shirone area of Niigata has a long and colorful history with kites.
Osaka's Streets Go Smoke-free Ahead of Expo 2025 Kim Bergström Feb 4, 2025 Smoke-free urban areas contribute to a healthier, cleaner, and more welcoming environment for visitors, and Osaka has taken steps to ensure this is the
Transportation Hello Kitty Shinkansen Serena Ogawa Hello Kitty has been delighting the world since her introduction by Sanrio in 1974.
Culture INDEN-YA: An Over 400-year-old Crafts Business Veronica Carnevale Over its 400-year history, the company has continuously evolved with the... Since its founding, INDEN-YA has orally passed on its techniques and traditions
Culture 7 Scenic Lighthouses in Japan Kim Bergström As an island nation, Japan has a significant coastline – and the varied topography including rugged cliffs, intricate bays, and narrow straits means lighthouses
Culture Shimokitazawa Curry Festival 2026 Early - Late Oct The Shimokitazawa Curry Festival has been running for over a decade, with over 100 local businesses putting their own spin on this much-loved dish.
Culture BLACKPINK Deadline World Tour Japan 2026 Jan 16th - Jan 18th Tokyo Dome has a capacity of around 50,000 seats per night, providing an... Please note that each day has a different start time: Friday, January 16th
Rethinking Tradition in Tokachi Featured in the traditional Japanese diet, with milk only consumed as a health tonic... Tokachi Wine Castle, named for its bold and imposing hilltop architecture, has