Yurika Matsumura

Kurama Fire Festival, one of Kyoto’s most spectacular events, is held every year on October 22 in the mountain village of Kurama, with a torchlit procession...

Kurama Fire Festival, one of Kyoto’s most spectacular events, is held every year on October 22 in the mountain village of Kurama, with a torchlit procession...

Whether you are scanning a lively izakaya menu in Tokyo or wandering through a traditional bottle shop in Kyoto, you will inevitably face a classic Japanese...

Discover the magic of Miyako BlueIf you’re dreaming of white-sand beaches, crystal-clear water, and a tropical escape that feels worlds away from mainland...

Held at Fuji Motosuko Resort near Lake Motosuko in the Fuji Five Lakes region, the festival combines spectacular floral displays with one of the country’s...

Join cinema goers from around the world at this year's Tokyo International Film Festival - a must for movie lovers visiting Japan this year, particularly...

Blend, don’t offendIf you’ve ever searched for swear words in Japanese, you’ve probably noticed something surprising: they don’t work the same way as in...

CBD Legal in JapanTravel smart, stay compliantIf you’re wondering “is CBD legal in Japan?”, you’re not alone. With CBD products widely available in many...