Down the Rabbit Hole to Kyoto’s Okazaki Jinja!
When Kyoto feels more than ever like a cedar-floored theme park, it's good to know that there remains a wealth of overlooked...
Ikana-akan! Osaka’s Unmissable Tenjin Matsuri.
Since time immemorial, Japanese sensibility has lionised the transient events in life. Soon after the cherry blossoms bloom, they softly fall. The...
Umi No Hi Festival A Different Way to Experience Tokyo in the Summer
The Umi No Hi festival is celebrated by decorating the beach of Odaiba Bay with paper lanterns. The event name itself is...
Fish and Tranquility? You’ve Never Been to Oshima!
The chances are high that you've never been to Fukuoka Prefecture's secluded island of Oshima. In fact, some residents of Fukuoka have...
A Sea of Wisteria Reflected in the Rice Fields Near Odate City
25 years ago, a local farmer planted a wisteria garden as a hobby. Now with around 80 wisteria trees, its blossoms reflect...
Japanese Cosmetics: Our Favorites to Shop for in Japan
While Korean cosmetics have taken the spotlight in recent years, many Japanese makeup brands have become cult favorites for their high quality...
Japanese Skincare: Our Top Picks for Flawless Skin
Japanese women are world-renowned for having flawless skin, and intricate, multi-step skincare routines to maintain it. As a result, skincare is a...
Watch the Forest Fireflies of Ishigaki Declare Their Summer Love
Every year in Japan, as the spring season fades and the temperature starts to rise, something magical happens. The conditions have to...
Yosakoi Festival in Kochi: A Summer Dance Celebration
While there are various festivals year-round throughout Japan, summer is the high season for such events. All summer long, it seems that...
Awa Odori Festival in Tokushima: An Obon Tradition
Summer is peak festival season in Japan, particularly during the Obon period in August. For one of the largest and oldest in...