Photographer YASUTO (@yasuto8888) snaps a lot of gorgeous shots of seasonal scenery found around Japan. But what appears to be the true star of his…

“Koyo” refers to the changing of leaves into brilliant fall colors in Japan, and nothing welcomes in that glowing change of season in the country…

As part of the Showa retro trend in Japan which brings back or takes inspiration from food, fashion, design, and music of the Showa era,…

In Japan, and many other parts of East Asia, the wonderful aroma of osmanthus, otherwise known as the fragrant tea olive (Osmanthus fragrans) and known…

It happens to many of us. When the fun days of summer are drawing to an end and signs of autumn are in the air,…

It’s that time of year again, yet it’ll be over before you know it. Yes, tis the season for fall foliage in Japan. Living in…

While it’s a tall order to find a bad photo of Kyoto’s captivating scenery, Japanese photographer Usadanu (@usalica) has a certain way of capturing it…

Japan is well-known for its seasonal or limited-edition foods and drinks that come out a couple of times per year. That means it’s the perfect…

Kyoto is arguably one of the best places in Japan to appreciate the beauty of autumn. The western Japanese prefecture has tons of natural spots…

While the Pumpkin Spice Latte is seen as the obvious autumn choice for Starbucks lovers in various countries, you may be surprised to learn that…

As all the bright and beautiful colours of summer give way to the cold crispy winds of the later part of the year, the thick…

Do you plan on coming to Japan in November next year? November is a great month to visit this beautiful country especially because of the…

Cosmos, affectionately named ‘akizakura’ in Japanese – literally, ‘cherry blossom of autumn’ – are a popular flower that blooms from mid September to early November….

Whilst Japan has summers that are great for spending time at the beach, and winters full of snow perfect for descending mountains with your feet…

One of the true seasonal treats of visiting Japan is koyo or momiji, its celebrated brilliant yellow, orange, and red fall foliage. The gorgeous layers…