It has been 25 years since the first Starbucks store opened in Ginza, Tokyo. This year, to celebrate its 25th anniversary in Japan, Starbucks...
Three Underrated Spring Destinations in Japan
Spring is in the air! Most literally. For those who have seasonal allergies, you might be all too familiar with Japan’s infamous hayfever (known...
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...
Hidaka Kinchakuda Spider Lily Festival (Sep.17-Oct.2)
Spider lilies in Japanese is “彼岸花” (Higanbana) or “曼珠沙華” (Manjushage). There are many saying about how to interpret the name. One of the most...
Kawagoe Free Wi-Fi Available from Oct.16
Kawagoe in Saitama Prefecture is a popular destination among foreign tourists as a place that retains the old town from the Edo Period. From...
Seibu Free Wi-Fi Available From Oct.30
Seibu Line and NTT Broadband Platform, Inc. will be providing free wi-fi at 7 major stations along Seibu line starting October 30th. By the...
Hear the Furin Sound and Cool Down at Furin Market!
Furin is wind bells made of glass or metal. It is one of the symbols of summer in Japan as the sound of furin is...