Enjoy the taste of Kyoto: Yatsuhashi
Spend a little time living anywhere in Japan, and you will at some point be greeted by the Japanese tradition of gift giving, otherwise known…
Sightseeing
The Koishikawa Botanical Gardens are the oldest in Japan and rich in stories to tell
Koishikawa Botanical Gardens (Koishikawa Shokubutsuen 小石川植物園), cover 40 acres in Tokyo’s Bunkyo ward. They belong to nearby Tokyo University, Japan’s most prestigious university and are…
Experience being an athlete at the Japan Olympic Museum in Tokyo
With the 2020 Olympic Games coming up, people from not only Japan but all over the world are buzzing in anticipation of the big event….
Japanese Culture Guide: The Indigenous Ainu People and Ainu Culture of Japan
The Ainu (Aynu) people and culture are very fascinating, but unfortunately not many know about it or how is it related to Japan. Recently, due…
VTubers can bartend from home & get 50% of earnings at new Luppet Cafe in Akihabara
Whether you’re just a casual fan, are experimenting with entry-level avatar-creation and broadcasting apps or are an experienced performer who has already gained a solid…
JAL and ANA offer free tickets and special deals as part of 2020 campaign
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has launched the campaign “Your Japan 2020,” which will see a year full of unique experiences and have fantastic…
Mandatory Climbing Fees to be Introduced on Mount Fuji
Soon, it will cost you more than just a tiring overnight hike and climb to reach Japan’s highest point. A meeting was held amongst a…
Donguri: A Showa Retro Restaurant Where Orders Come Floating Downstream
You’ve probably heard of kaiten-zushi, restaurants where sushi plates are delivered to customers on a rotating conveyor belt. One Japanese restaurant takes a radically different…
The New Square Enix Cafe Now Open for Business in Akihabara
With just a couple weeks of closure time, the new Square Enix Cafe in Akihabara has opened on February 1, relocating the cafe to a…
These shrines were probably the inspiration for Kimetsu no Yaiba: Demon Slayer
The popular manga and anime series Kimetsu no Yaiba: Demon Slayer has been in the news lately, which is nothing surprising by now. However, unlike…
Japan Travel: Best spots to view plum blossoms in 2020
Plum blossoms or ume, might not be as famous as the cherry blossoms, but the view they offer is just as spectacular. Announcing the beginning…
Japan Travel Guide: Top Festivals you can enjoy in February
Most people are not aware that besides Valentine’s Day in February, Japan has many other interesting events going on and February brings a lot of…
J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter And The Cursed Child on Stage finally makes its debut in Japan
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Stage is a new stage play with a script written by Jack Thorne. The original story by J.K.Rowling,…
UK Museum sets up Hinamatsuri dolls to celebrate the Japanese Festival
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery has put up two sets of Hinamatsuri dolls in celebration of the Japanese festival. The display, which is sponsored by…
A hot spring with a view: Izu weekend hideaway offers discounted “girls only” deal
At this time of year, what could be more welcome than a long soak in a hot bath? Kisshō Caren (吉祥 Caren) is a ryokan…