Kyoto Vivre’s Colorful Rainy Season Display
People forget that Japan has five seasons. That’s right, I’m talking about the rainy season, known as tsuyu in Japanese, typically from early June to…
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Which Pokémon shares its special day with the 4th of July?
Can you guess which Pokémon shares its special day with the 4th of July? It’s none other than Miyazaki Prefecture’s very own mascot Pokémon, Exeggutor!…
Unkai Terrace’s renewal will allow you to get closer than ever before to Japan’s Sea of Clouds
Located up on Japan’s northernmost island, Hokkaido’s largest accommodation complex; Hoshino Resorts Tomamu, is home to a view that can only be described as witnessing…
Mount Fuji climbing trails reopen to the public on Yamanashi side
A little over a year ago, we found ourselves announcing a strange situation; Mount Fuji, Japan’s tallest mountain and the country’s highest point was to…
Japanese hotel brings back popular ramen-themed rooms with restaurant atmosphere and free noodles
Last July, the Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel collaborated with popular ramen chain Yamaokaya to give noodle lovers a place to lay their head and dream…
Fujimi Terrace reopens with reflections of sweeping views of Mt. Fuji and Suruga Bay
Boasting a sweeping view of the sky, Suruga Bay and Mt. Fuji, Izunokuni Panorama Park is one of the best places to experience the scenery…
Japan Travel Guide: A visit to the Kamakura Museum of Literature
This June, I decided it is time to escape a little from the busy Tokyo and headed to Kamakura, one of my favorite places in…
Asakusa rickshaw company offers discounted rides for those who have been vaccinated
As the world is starting to go back to the way things used to be, there’s one thing for certain that is tagging along with…
Hot spring hotel in Japan opens to teleworking guests seeking relaxing views
Over the past few months, the concept of telework increasingly became common knowledge among the working population of Japan. Although many Japanese teleworking employees choose…
Coca-Cola celebrates 3 festivals from northern Japan in one gorgeous design sold exclusively in Tohoku
A few years ago, Coca-Cola Japan launched their regional bottle designs that celebrate famous landmarks and traditions in major Japanese cities. These elusive aluminium bottles…
Photos of bleak shopping arcade and contrasting entrance sign shocks Japanese Twitter users
For many who have visited or lived in Japan, the word shōtengai 商店街 (shopping street or shopping arcade) evokes small shops competing for shoppers’ attention…
Tokyo’s newest Pokemon manhole covers take inspiration from the city’s museums
Pokemon manhole covers in Japan started as a campaign to bring visitors to lesser known areas of the country. These awesome one-of-a-kind designs can be…
The Promised Neverland hotel room not based on Grace Field House, just nice accommodation for fans
The Promised Neverland has become a massive hit among anime fans worldwide, but with its creepy twists and claustrophobic atmosphere, the idea of a hotel…
Tour service Japonisme’s Pride Month campaign features discounted virtual tours, rainbow logo
Every year in June, Pride Month is celebrated in the United States to support LGBTQ+ people. JAPONISME, which provides travel services to people from all…
Western Vtuber has real world date in Tokyo, bridging the Pacific and the virtual-real divide
Getting real with Vtubers Vtuber fans usually enjoy interacting with Vtubers via text during livestreams by posting comments. On exceptional occasions, like Hololive’s Holo x…