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..
Culture The History of Japan: Era by Era Joanna Ligon One of the best things about traveling in Japan is how the past and present sit side by side. You can eat lunch in a 300-year-old..
Activities Naked Meets Nijo Castle 2025 Jul 25th - Aug 24th This summer, Kyoto's Nijo Castle will be transformed into a multisensory nighttime art experience with “NAKED meets Nijo C..
Accommodation Luxury Glamping at Bettei Shiki Tom Roseveare Each villa epitomises the feeling of Wa-Modern design—with spacious, contemporary layouts and fixtures combining perfectly wit..
Culture Secret Museum Yanai Yamaguchi Kim Bergström A new kind of museum experience is coming to Yamaguchi Prefecture this summer. Opening on June 21st in the historic port town of..
Food Starbucks Japan Spices Up Summer Kim Bergström Jun 5, 2025 Starting Friday, June 6th, Starbucks Japan is launching a bold new limited-edition drink: the Hot Honey Oriental Mango & Tea Frappuccino...
Activities Yakushiike Park Iris and Hydrangea Festival 2025 May 31st - Jun 30th At Yakushiike Park in Machida, you can enjoy both hydrangeas and irises at the one beautifully landscaped destination.
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,..
