Food Chanko-Nabe in the Sumo Town of Ryogoku Joey Lee For sumo fans, Ryogoku (両国) is a place you would not miss.... taking place each year, of which three are held at the Ryogoku Kokugikan (両国国技館
Culture Niihama Drum Festival 2025 Mid Oct Niihama Drum Festival is one of the top three festivals in Ehime Prefecture, Shikoku — an autumn taiko festival celebrating th..
Nightlife Summer Sonic Osaka 2025 Aug 16th - Aug 17th Summer Sonic is a three-day rock festival taking place at the same time in both Tokyo and Osaka.
Food Shiawase no Pancake in Kichijoji Celine Ong Shiawase no Pancake is one of Japan’s most famous “fuwa fuwa” souffle pancake cafes. These Japanese-style fluffy pancakes are ..
Culture Abare Matsuri 2026 Early Jul Abare Matsuri, or Rampage Festival, is an annual event in the town of Noto, Ishikawa. One of Japan’s most violent and fiery fe..
Culture Top 10 Alternative Ghibli Spots Celine Ong Already visited the Ghibli Museum? Check out these off the beaten path Ghibli-inspired places instead. These Japan locations inspired..
Food 70 Nations, One Amazing Meal Sébastien Duval With cuisines from 70 countries on its sensational 135-meter-long revolving belt, Kura Sushi Osaka-Kansai Expo restaurant is certainly a remarkable facility
Activities Kitakami River Rubber Boat Race 2026 Early Jul The participants end the journey at the Minami Ohashi (南大橋).... All participants gather under the Minami Ohashi (南大橋) from around 6:00
