Culture The Source of Japanese Ceramics: The Pottery Kiln 2021 Jan 9th - Mar 21st 2021 Past Event A special exhibition taking place at the Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum will explore the charm of ancient pottery, with a central focus on pottery kilns
Transportation Final Fantasy VII Meets the Tokaido Shinkansen Kim Bergström Dec 17, 2025 Traveling between Tokyo and Nagoya on the Tokaido Shinkansen in early 2026 is set to come with an unexpected bonus for fans of Final Fantasy VII.
Culture The 99th Tokyo International Gift Show: Spring 2026 Mid Feb The Tokyo International Gift Show (TIGS) returns for its 99th spring edition to redefine the beauty and art of gift giving.
12 Activities Kamakura Camera - Summer by the Sea Peter Oxley After a hiatus of nearly three years due to restrictions dictated by Covid, the city's beach cafes and taverns are open once more (July 1 - August 31)
Culture Unique Ema in the Chubu Region Kim Bergström This guide explores a variety of unique ema (votive plaques used to write prayers and wishes on) which are found at shrines across the Chubu region.
Food Winnie the Pooh Pop-Up Cafe Kim Bergström Apr 16, 2022 For Winnie the Pooh fans, three pop-up cafe events will be taking place in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya from April 20th.
Discovering the Charms of Ikaruga, Nara Featured But the temple we see today dates from around 700 as the original structure... Known as the ‘Temple of the Peaceful Death’.
Accommodation Lunch at The Scapes, Hayama Tomoko Kamishima Lunch at The Scapes, Hayama: Enjoy really delicious vegetables, a nice tender steak and tasty deserts, a sophisticated atmosphere and stunning seashore