traditionalfestivalsEVENTKurama MatsuriKurama 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...Yurika Matsumura01 Oct 2026
eventsFESTIVALSKurama Fire FestivalKurama 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...Yurika Matsumura01 Oct 2026
sakeGUIDEShochu vs Sake in Japan: The Difference, the Styles, and Where to Drink Each 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...Yurika Matsumura23 Jun 2026
JapaneseislandsATTRACTIONMiyako Island (Miyakojima): Tropical Paradise in OkinawaDiscover 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...Yurika Matsumura16 Jun 2026
eventsEVENTThe Fuji Shibazakura Festival 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...Yurika Matsumura09 Jun 2026
tokyoeventsEVENTTokyo International Film Festival 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...Yurika Matsumura08 Jun 2026
attitudesTRAVEL TIPSSwear words in JapanBlend, 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...Yurika Matsumura31 May 2026
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