Kobe Illuminage
Experience Kobe Fruit and Flower Park sparkling under multi-coloured lights - the theme for 2024 is "Starlight Dream".
James Richardson
James Richardson is a writer and Japan enthusiast. After living and working in Tokyo for over a decade, he shares his insights on Japanese society, culture, and current events.
Japan’s Kirby Cafe reveals its new winter menu
The new KIRBY CAFE WINTER 2024 menu will be available from the 13th November 2024 to March 4th 2025 at the Tokyo and Hakata branches of the cafe, whilst the Kirby Cafe in Osaka will run the new menu from the 15th January 2025 to the same end date.
Pack smart, travel light – 5 essential packing tips for your trip to Japan
To make packing for your trip to Japan as easy as possible, we’ve collated our top 5 Japan packing tips.
Events in Tokyo this week – 4th November to 10th November
In what is set to be another busy week in Tokyo, we've rounded up all of the events due to start this week, as well as events that are ongoing or due to end shortly.
Inagi
Where is Inagi? What is Inagi known for? What is there to do in Inagi? Is Inagi a good place to stay? Is Inagi worth visiting? When is the best time to visit Inagi? Tours and Activities in Inagi Where…
Suginami
Where is Suginami? What is Suginami known for? What is there to do in Suginami? Is Suginami a good place to stay? Is Suginami worth visiting? When is the best time to visit Suginami? All Events in Suginami Tours and…
Head to Tokyo Station for a delicious new Chiikawa collab
The popular series Chiikawa is joining forces with Tokyo Banana to create a limited-edition dessert.
Hello Kitty tabi socks and boots re-released for 50th anniversary
To mark Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary, SOU・SOU will be re-releasing its beloved collaboration featuring the iconic character.
Diglett stars as Pokémon donuts return to Mister Donut this winter
Mister Donut has announced a winter collaboration with Pokémon for the seventh consecutive year.