Out of all the cherry blossom themed goods and consumables, possibly the most anticipated each year is the Starbucks offering. Rather than using the same…

It’s the start of a new year, meaning marketing executives in Japan are already looking forward to spring and the limited edition products they can…

The Ushiku Daibutsu, a 120 metre tall bronze figure of Buddha, is the tallest statue in Japan and third tallest in the world. Despite only…

Although the beautiful blooms of sakura and the picnics that go with them won’t happen for another few months, Japanese people usually think of Spring…

Any area of Japan can be enjoyed any time of the year, but each passing month brings seasonally specific activities and natural phenomena, that mean…

The cold winter has made it seem as though spring will never come, but Suntory in Japan is preparing for the upcoming season like many…

As much as a lot of us rely on energy drinks for those afternoon boosts, downing a can of the same drink everyday can get…

Sakura cherry blossom is recognized globally as one of the ‘quintessentially Japanese’ scenery. It robs many Japanese people’s hearts not only through its beauty, but…