Ever wondered what's behind all those umbrellas in Japan? Find out everything about Japan's notorious umbrella culture here.

Explore Yan2’s latest works inspired by his U.S. residency, featuring a 7-meter collage that reimagines his New York ...

Discover 180 outlet stores, food stalls, and green space at Mitsui Outlet Park Okazaki, newly opening in November 2025.

Set in the Japanese mountains beneath a volcano, The Summer House by Masashi Matsuie constructs a story equally strong in ...

Discover the rise of magical girl fashion in 2025, rooted in anime and manga. From Japanese brands, beauty picks to history, ...

Drugstore guide to insect repellent in Japan. We round up the best options, plus helpful information to choose what's best ...

Celebrate the start of Tokyo’s summer with the 47th Adachi Fireworks Festival, scheduled for Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 7:20pm to 8:20pm. This year marks a significant change, as the festival moves ...

Join the celebration of music and community at the Hibiya Music Festival 2025, a free, two-day event held on May 31 and June 1, 2025, in Tokyo’s Hibiya Park and surrounding venues. This year’s ...

It is an Exchange of language and culture through the Quest! In Japan, we have a lot of history in each place. If you want to know more about Japanese culture and History, this event must suit you! To ...

“NIHONBASHI PUBLIC JAZZ” is a free live event that was started in 2023 with the idea of “bringing music to the streets of Nihonbashi more casually!”. The hugely popular annual jazz event returns for ...

“Taste of Iceland” is a festival where you can experience Iceland with all five senses, arriving in Japan for the first time! It will be held across Shibuya and Shinjuku between May 30th and 31st. The ...

Here's a full guide on how to get Artist Visa in Japan. (geijutsuka, 芸術ビザ) visa. It's tricky, but it offers a specialized ...