Daniel James

In the first of a new series, author & journalist Daniel James reflects on his travels in Japan, from days & nights in the country’s biggest cities to...

Tokyo’s chic green timeoutTokyo is a power suit: sharp, swift, a little threatening, and completely beautiful. Even the most renowned city needs a delicate...

Tokyo’s Bayfront PlaygroundYou did not travel all the way to Tokyo only to stay on one side of the city, did you?Across the Rainbow Bridge lies Odaiba,...

Chic, calm, champagne energy.If Shibuya is Tokyo's boisterous best friend, then Ebisu Tokyo is the effortlessly polished one who knows her wine selection and...

Planning the Seiryu-e Festival in Kyoto? Get the exact dates (March 15, April 3, Oct 15), parade time, where to watch at Kiyomizu-dera, how to get there, and...

Discover the Omizutori Festival in Nara, held March 1–14 at Todai-ji Temple. Learn what the Omizutori festival is, key dates, how to get there, and travel tips.

Ultra Japan 2026 takes over Odaiba this September. Find dates, location, tickets, transport tips, hotels, and how to buy Ultra Japan tickets easily.

Planning a visit to the Sanja Matsuri in Tokyo? Find the 2026 dates (3rd weekend of May), what to expect at the famous Asakusa festival, yukata tips,...