Do you know the story of the origin of Showa Day?
April 29 is “Showa no Ni(Showa Day)”, a national holiday of Japan. If you know anything about the Japanese era name, you must know that “Showa” was the era name…
Travel (Online!) To Hitachi, Japan With Endless Fields of Blue Flowers
With the current pandemic keeping us inside, it’s not just a matter of not being able to travel abroad. Many of us are feeling a extremely down with the lack…
Get Ready for Valentines! 6 Places to Buy Valentines Chocolate in Tokyo
Who doesn’ t love good chocolate? And we’ve arrived at Valentines, the perfect chance to buy something sweet for yourself or share with others. Even if there isn’t a someone…
Artist Feature: Yuni Yoshida, Photographer and Designer At Marunouchi House until May 19th!
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 models and high fashion brands. Consider…
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 day if you’re single. But Valentine’s…
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 options to tweak an already decadent…
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 in their full pink glory in the…
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 way to that small cafe or…
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, 2018. ”Shonen JUMP” is one of…
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 (in Japanese `Uchiwa`) made by craftspeople…
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 sightseeing at the same time. If…
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 are bing held throughout Japan around…
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 brands from more than 60 Sake…
“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 a nightclub pass for foreign tourists…
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) that takes the visitors to…
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 available at all stations participating this…
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 period, the park’s opening hours…
International Museum Day! A List of Museums Open for Free on May 18
Since 1977, International Museum Day is organised worldwide around May 18. This year in Japan, around 280 museums and galleries are holding events, guided tours, and other activities to celebrate…
Experience the World of Gudetama at “Gudetama Gudegude Tour” (Apr. 28-May 8)
An event of the popular Sanrio character Gudetama (which can be translated to the “lazy egg”) will be held at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, Tokyo from April 28th to May…
Hiroyuki Asada 30th Anniversary Exhibition at space caiman (Until Apr. 25)
To celebrate the completion of the comic series “Tegami Bachi” and the 30th Anniversary of the author’s career as an artist, “Hiroyuki Asada 30th Anniversary Exhibition” is being held at…
“The Exhibition of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon” in Roppongi Hills (Apr.16-Jun.19)
“The Exhibition of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon” will be held at Sky Gallery located in Tokyo City View, the observation deck in Roppongi Hills, from April 15 to June 19,…
AnimeJapan 2016 (Mar.25-27)
The world’s biggest event of anime, AnimeJapan will be held for the third time this year from March 25, Friday to 27, Sunday at Tokyo Big Sight. The key phrase…
Summer Sunflower Fields in Japan!
Seeing various seasonal flowers is a joy of being in a country with four seasons. Flower viewing in Japan is a popular activity among both locals and foreign visitors. From…
World Cosplay Summit 2015 to be held in Nagoya (July 25 – Aug 2)
The world’s largest international cosplay event, World Cosplay Summit organized by World Cosplay Summit Executive Committee, will be held for the 13th time from July 25 until August 2 in…
Japanese culture events at Narita Airport
Here is a tip to enjoy the time at Narita International Airport: experience Japanese culture! Narita Airport offers many events to introduce Japanese culture to travelers from all over the…
Autumn Chrysanthemum Festival
The chrysanthemum has been a familiar flower to Japanese as the symbol of the Imperial Family and a symbol of longevity and rejuvenation. The Chrysanthemum Festival is held annually in…
Sailer Moon Crystal Stamp Rally in Azabu-Juban
Visit Azabu-Juban, the hometown of Sailer Moon Crystal! The shopping street of Azabu-Juban organized a stamp rally in collaboration with Sailer Moon Crystal from Oct. 15th to 31st (2014) to…
Studio Ghibli exhibition at Edo-Tokyo Open-air Architectural Museum
Get a deeper view of the Ghibli world The exhibition by Studio Ghibli, “Architecture in Animation” at Edo-Tokyo Open-air Architectural Museum has been received so well that the museum has…