Japan’s art scene is known for having close ties with the design world. Several fine art photographers can also be found working alongside top...
11th Annual Okinawa International Movie Festival 2019
Historical sites, local cuisine you can’t find in mainland Japan, Ryukyu traditional culture, beautiful beaches….And now! Once April arrives, the 11th annual Okinawa International...
2019 Cherry Blossom Forecast
And it’s out! While some early bird individual agencies have put out their predictions for when the cherry blossoms will bloom this year, on...
How to Enjoy Valentine’s Day in Japan if You’re Single
So anywhere that Valentine’s Day is celebrated, it can be a little disheartening to see everyone paired off and snuggling up to celebrate the...
Valentines at Starbucks Japan! Custom-Mania Your Drink With These Fun Options
For January and February, Starbucks Japan is trying something new with its seasonal specials. It’s newest promotion, Custom-Mania allows you to choose from three...
The Secret Behind The Cherry Blossom: Blooms and Berries
In the fall every year, the sakura tree forms its little green buds, which recede into brown in the winter before emerging again...
Tokyo Illuminations 2018-2019: Top 5 Lightups for the Winter Season
Not exactly Christmas decorations, not quite a light show, the end of each year means Illumination season in Japan. In popular neighborhoods, parks and...
National Holidays in Japan 2019 and Travel Tips for the 10 Day Golden Week
How many of us have had this happen. You get into your destination city, and your first day out, you’re ready to make your...
The 10th Tokyo Ramen Show! (Oct.25-Nov.4)
Tokyo Ramen Show 2018 will be held from October 25 to November 4 at Komazawa Park. This year will mark the 10th anniversary of...
Summer Festival at Azabu-Juban and Original Named Tenugui(Aug. 25&26)
It’s now midst of hot summer! At the end of summer, in Azabu-Juban, near Roppongi, there is a Summer Festival! It is called ‘Noryo-Matsuri’...
Shonen JUMP x Tokyo Metro Stamp Rally 2! (Until Aug.31)
Tokyo Metro is holding “Shonen JUMP x Tokyo Metro Stamp Rally 2” to celebrate the 50th anniversary of ”Shonen JUMP” magazine, until August 31,...
Japanese Traditional Fans Exhibition and Sale
During `Japanese Traditional Fans Exhibition and Sale` at `Asa no Ha` store in Azabujuban / Roppongi, Tokyo, you can find also traditional round fans...
Japanese Traditional Fans Exhibition and Sale at Asa no Ha (Until End of Aug.)
The Tenugui (hand-dyed cotton textile) shop `Asa no Ha` at Azabu-Juban / Roppongi invites you to Summer Special event—Japanese traditional fans exhibition and sale!...
Summer Anime and Manga Events 2018!
For anyone interested in Japanese anime and manga culture, here are the top 5 anime and manga related events held every summer in Japan....
Fuji Rock, Summer Sonic, and other Summer Music Festivals
Many music festivals are held in Japan during the summer. Some of you may be visiting Japan to join the festival and to enjoy...
3 Places to See the Colorful Koinobori in Tokyo
Koinobori are carp-shaped wind socks flown outside of homes to wish children’s healthy growth on Children’s Day(May 5) in Japan. Many Children’s Day-related events...
Jump(Jump Magazines) Festa by Shueisha
The annual festival of Jump magazines at Makuhari Messe. Since 1999, Jump Festa is held on the 3rd weekend of December every year. This...
SAKE Spring 2018 in Kyoto (Apr.28 & 29)
Nozomi Inc. will hold a Japanese sake (liquor) event called “SAKE Spring 2018” on April 28th, Saturday, and 29th Sunday, in Kyoto. Over 200...
Dried Noodles Grand Prix 2017 (Feb.3&4)
“乾麺”(Kanmen) means dried noodles in Japanese, which are traditional Japanese food. Kanmen are dried during the production process and they can be stored over...
Shonan’s Jewelry Illumination 2017-18 (November 25th – February 18th)
“Shonan’s Jewelry Illumination 2017-18” is being held in the Enoshima Island located in the northern part of Kanagawa Prefecture, in the area known as Shonan. On Enoshima...
Ao no Dokutsu Illumination in Shibuya 2017(Nov 22- Dec 31st)
The winter illumination season this year is around the corner. The famous illumination event “Ao no Dokutsu” will also be held this year in...
MINNA no ILLUMI 2017(Nov 10-Jan 8)
MINNA no ILLUMI will be held this winter from November 10, 2017 to January 8, 2018 in Tokyo. MINNA no ILLUMI is an illumination event with pink as its theme...
“Osaka Nightclub Pass” for Club Hopping in Osaka
If you are you interested in clubbing in Osaka, we have good news for you! A travel agent, JTB West Corp., will be selling...
Earth Day Tokyo 2017 in Yoyogi Park (April 22,23)
The 17th Earth Day Tokyo will be held in Yoyogi Park on April 22nd and 23rd (Saturday&Sunday). Every year, over 100,000 people visit this eco-event in...
SAKURA Campaign Event from Odakyu until April 20
Odakyu Electric Railway Group is now holding a special “SAKURA Campaign” event from 27th March, 2017 to 20th April, 2017. SAKURA Campaign: 1. Event...
Digital Art Exhibition! Super Ukiyoe: “THE EDO CODE” Until May 21
“Super Ukiyo-e: The Edo Code” has been held in Kayabacho in Tokyo until May 21. It is a unique exhibition of digitized Ukiyo-e (woodblock prints)...
Conan Stamp Rally by JR East (Until Mar.26)
East Japan Railway Company Hachioji Branch is now holding the Conan stamp rally event until March 26th. The free booklet for this event is...
Night Lighting of Weeping Cherry Tree in Rikugien Gardens
The famous weeping cherry tree and feudal lord’s garden at Rikugien will be lit up from March 16 until April 2. During the night lighting...
Starbucks Japan’s Sakura Drinks and Items on Sale from Feb.15
Starbucks’s sakura drinks!! The coffee chain Starbucks in Japan produces seasonal drinks with sakura (the cherry blossom) flavor and color every spring. Along with...
AnimeJapan 2017, Tickets are Now on Sale (Mar.23-26)
Japan’s largest anime event, AnimeJapan is going to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from March 23 to 26, 2017. The first two days...