Activities Snoopy Studios Reopening at USJ Kim Bergström Jul 17, 2025 The highlight of the reopening is Snoopy’s Flying Ace Adventure, an indoor... red-roofed doghouse and embark on a fast-paced journey in search of the Flying Ace
Culture Meet a Traditional Lacquerware Craftswoman Yoshi Hirasawa Despite her age and the challenges facing her, she has kept pursuing her... lacquerware (Shikki/漆器, or Urushi/漆) were found in Japan as early as 7000 BCE
Culture Tokaido Hiroshige Art Museum Peter Sidell frequent cherry-blossoms, a lively green for the dragon's head on the prow... As well as the main exhibition, there are a couple of other rooms to visit
Food Cicada Sake and Teahouse Bonson Lam Now these insects are harder to find.... We take that for granted in the jet age, but 50 years ago, once you leave
Culture Gold & Yellow Destinations in Japan Kim Bergström The colors yellow and gold in Japan are often said to symbolize the power... quirky architecture when you travel, look no further than Kyoto's Face
Activities Echigo Hillside Park Rose Festival Kim Bergström Along with the visual treat that the roses present, there are also a range... of rose-themed items for sale, including rose-flavored soft serve ice
Culture Tsunan Snow Carrot Digging Competition 2026 Late Mar The Tsunan specialty of snow carrots are sweet and almost fruit-like in taste, and they're celebrated at the Tsunan Snow Carrot Festival.
Transportation Getting Around Shonan Peter Sidell On the coast about an hour south of Tokyo, Kamakura and Enoshima are popular with visitors to Japan.
