Culture Bring Your Tokyo to Life Veronica Carnevale Tokyo’s allure has long captivated the minds of many. Discover its secrets for yourself.
Culture Japan-Italy Art Exhibition Opens Peter Sidell An exhibition of contemporary art from Japan and Naples, Italy has opened today in Tokyo.
Former Furukawa Gardens Tomoko Kamishima Former Furukawa Gardens: May is the season for roses. And the best rose garden in Tokyo is here: The Former Furukawa Gardens.
Food IUJ Shokudo Kim Bergström Looking for a cheap lunch? The International University of Japan's shokudo, or cafeteria, is open not just to students but th...
Culture Road Trippin' Japan (Part Two) Wanda Bodnar Description of the Iwama to Kyoto leg of our recent trip campervan trip through Japan.
Culture Seson-ji Buddhist Temple in Tokyo Peter Sidell In Uguisudani in central Tokyo, Seson-ji is a Buddhist temple with some interesting statues and carvings.
Culture Hokoku-ji Temple in Spring Tomoko Kamishima Hokoku-ji Temple is famous for its beautiful bamboo garden. But it’s not the only charm of this temple.
Planning Japan Dropping COVID Entry Requirements This May Kim Bergström Good news – the Japanese government is scrapping COVID vaccine or negative PCR test entry requirements as of May 8th, 2023.
Culture Suginami City Ward - Parks & Gardens Sleiman Azizi Much loved by locals with plenty of historical sites and water, the parks and gardens of Suginami City Ward include Otaguro G...
Food Kashigashira デロン If you happen to be interested in Japanese culture, here is where you can learn a bit more about traditional Japanese food st...
Food Regional Cuisine - Nagasaki Sleiman Azizi Nagasaki prefecture is famous for its international cuisine influences. Local foods include champon noodles, Goto udon, Saseb...
Activities 5 Bucket-List Worthy Flower Festivals in Japan Kim Bergström Japan is blessed with some incredible natural beauty, and that is particularly the case with the diverse range of flora that ...
Culture 120th Anniversary of Peter Rabbit 2022 Kim Bergström The children's picture book Peter Rabbit's Story was originally published back in 1902, and will celebrate its 120th annivers...
Food Frederick's Pantry Noyau [Closed] Laura Welch A popular cafe that is exclusively vegetarian, serving fresh food four days a week.
Street Performance World Cup Peter Sidell Held every year in Shizuoka City in Japan, the Street Performance World Cup opens this year on October 31st