Autumn Japanese bamboo flute performance to be held at luxury hotel Aman Kyoto
Aman Kyoto (アマン京都) is a private luxury resort, nestled in a secret forest garden at the foothills of Mount Hidari Daimonji. Besides the many facilities,…
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Tokyo Rickshaw, a Japanese group formed of rickshaw drivers, placed 1st in the Oricon chart
Tokyo Rickshaw is a Japanese group that promotes Japan’s culture, traditions, and tourism in Asakusa through festive performances, energetic dance moves, and songs. The four…
Pre-sale of Tokyo Revengers goods to begin in September 2021
If you are a fan of the Tokyo Revengers (東京卍リベンジャーズ Tōkyō Ribenjāzu) series, you will be delighted to know that more merch is coming out…
Limited-edition Sapporo Classic Furano Vintage 2021 to go on sale from October
Fans of Japanese beer probably know that Hokkaido is the place to go if you are in search of delicious brews. Sapporo is home to…
Visiting the Gallery SAJIMA- KAPPA SAN Exhibition in Kamakura
On a hot day of the Japanese summer, I decided to take a spontaneous trip to one of my favorite places in Japan, Kamakura. I didn’t…
Where to enjoy yakitori and yakiton under the tracks at Shinbashi
It’s all too easy to assume that Japanese people spend all their time eating sushi and tempura. In fact, when they go out with friends…
Tips for smokers in 21st century Japan
It’s not easy being a smoker in Japan anymore. In the early ’90s, when I first arrived, it was very much a smokers’ paradise, and…
See Tokyo (almost) as nature intended at the National Institute for Nature Study
The summer months in Tokyo, when the cicadas are at their loudest and even the greenery seems to be wilting in the heat, are an…
Doraemon helps make masks a little bit more fun during the pandemic days!
Kawabe & Co. has released a colorful and very cute mask box set! The mask is embossed with Doraemon and features a casual design that…
Cafe Company Co. delights with its Disney Harvest Market cafe and gift shop
Cafe Company Co. will soon open their Disney Harvest Market cafe and gift shop. Currently, it is only open to a limited number of members….
A pop-up workshop for Sylvanian Families dolls attracts nostalgic fans of the series
Fujihisa Co. holds workshops where visitors can make members of various Sylvanian Families. Sylvanian Families is a series of dolls and dollhouses centered on cute…
Liquor Innovations’ popular and delicious Yuzu Sour Liquor goes back on sale
Preorders for Kumamoto Monogatari, a Yuzu liquor from Liquor Innovation began on March 31, 2021. Incredibly, it became so popular that 1000 bottles were sold…
Trendy dessert maritozzo meets Japan’s Shine Muscat grapes in afternoon tea at Kichijōji Colonial Garden
With a name taken from the Italian word for “husband”, the maritozzo has come a long way from its more romantic origins rooted in Rome….
Apples become mini festival floats in new menu highlighting Aomori’s prefectural specialties
Located at the northernmost tip of Japan’s main Honshu island, Aomori prefecture is known for its juicy apples, colorful Nebuta Festival, and sprawls of natural…
Avoid crowds & enjoy an izakaya mood at home with British typographer’s Japan-limited posters
Stephen Kenny is a London-based letterpress artist who—despite residing in a different continent entirely—has produced works that grace the walls of many Japanese homes and…