Culture Umamusume: Pretty Derby Ryan Noble What is Umamusume? Why is Umamusume: Pretty Derby going viral? Allow us to introduce the anime horse-racing girls of Japan's..
Food What to Eat in Kobe Chinatown Kim Bergström If you're exploring Japan and find yourself in Kobe, don't miss the vibrant streets of Kobe Chinatown, known locally as..
Activities Snoopy Studios Reopening at USJ Kim Bergström Jul 17, 2025 Fans of Snoopy and the Peanuts gang have something to look forward to at Universal Studios Japan, with the much-anticipated reopening..
Culture Okutsu Lake Water Festival 2025 Saturday - Aug 2nd Looking to cool off and connect with nature during your summer travels in Japan? Head to northern Okayama Prefecture for the Okutsu..
Culture Exit 8: The Horror Game That Inspired a Movie Ryan Noble Discover Exit 8, the eerie horror game that inspired a feature film. Explore its gameplay, movie release, and upcoming sequel: Platform..
Food Moomin-Themed Fun at Hilton Osaka Kim Bergström Jul 15, 2025 Hilton Osaka is inviting guests into the world of the Moomins next month with two events, each bringing the beloved characters of..
Culture Harukas 300 Summer Festival 2025 Jul 19th - Sep 30th Looking for a cool way to beat the sweltering summer heat? Head up to the 58th floor of Abeno Harukas in Osaka, where the Harukas..
Culture Kamimizo Summer Festival 2025 Jul 26th - Jul 27th The Kamimizo Summer Festival is one of Sagamihara's most cherished events, and it takes place in late July each year around..