Food Japanese Convenience Store Coffee: Ultimate Guide Ryan Noble Lawson, 7-Eleven, or FamilyMart—which Japanese convenience store has the best coffee? We put it to the test. Discover konbini ..
Food Japanese Eels: Your Guide to Unagi & Anago Ryan Noble Learn about Japanese eels, the difference between unagi and anago, how they're eaten, the customs of Ox Day and more.
Culture Discover Winter Magic at Akita’s Tazawako Ski Area Joanna Ligon You’ve heard of Niseko and Hakuba, but have you skied above Japan’s deepest lake? Tazawako Ski Area may not be on every travel..
Activities Mont Deus Snow Park Kim Bergström Mont Deus Ski Park in Takayama is a family-friendly ski destination offering wide, beginner-friendly slopes with excellent vis..
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 Sanrio Characters Dream!ng Park Kim Bergström Sanrio Characters Dream!ng Park in Fukuoka is an established interactive destination that continues to provide fun for both domestic..
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,..