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...
Shimokitazawa Curry Festival 2016 (Oct.7-Oct.16)
Shimokitazawa is known as the source of subculture in Tokyo. There are many furugiya (vintage or second-hand clothes) shops, live house, records shop and...
Natto Festa! At Yoyogi Park (Oct.15&16)
Natto maybe one of the most challenging Japanese food for those who are not familiar with the smell and the stickiness or sliminess. Natto...
Kanda Curry Grand Prix 2016 Finals (Nov.5&6)
The 6th Kanda Curry Grand Prix is going to be chosen in November! The 20 curry shops that won the qualifying round by fans...
JR EAST Travel Service Center Opens in Ikebukuro Station
JR East announced on the 16th that they will be opening JR EAST TRAVEL SERVICE CENTER in Ikebukuro Station east exit on October 1st....
2016 Autumn Foliage Forecast
About 70% of Japan is mountainous. In autumn, the maple trees, gingko trees, and some other kinds of trees in the mountains turn yellow,...
No Ramen No Life! Tokyo Ramen Show 2016! (Oct.27-Nov.6)
In order to promote Ramen culture to the world, Tokyo Ramen Show 2016 will be held from October 27 to November 6 this year!...
Tokyo Game Show 2016 (Sep.17&18)
TGS this year will be held from September 15 to 18. The first two days are for business only and the last two days...
Traditional Culture Experience Programs Held at Hama-rikyu Gardens (Oct 15&16)
Traditional culture experience program for foreign visitors! Japanese flower arrangement, Tokyo Kumihimo, and Kimono dressing workshop. The workshops of Japanese flower arrangement, Tokyo Kumihimo...