Heat warnings are out after Japan hit 40°C in early July. Staying hydrated and cool is essential, but here are some extra tips to make the...
July 7 is Tanabata or Star Festival, when shrines across Japan are adorned with colorful "tanzaku" bearing people's wishes for themselves and their loved ones.
As Japan enters the rainy season, hydrangeas paint the country with their iconic blue and pink hues, gracing famous tourist spots and residential areas alike.
A warm winter and the return of cold weather are thought to be delaying Tokyo's sakura season, with the latest forecast predicting March 27 as the...
Sakura season is likely to begin around the average time or earlier in most regions, with Kochi on March 19, Kyoto on March 25, and Sapporo...
Hello Kitty and her Sanrio family spread their love in Taiwan with a two-story exhibition in the heart of Zhongzheng and fun collaborations with Metro Taipei.
Newlyweds from Melbourne share their top moments from the last leg of their 16-day winter honeymoon, exploring Nara, Hakone, and Tokyo.
Newlyweds from Melbourne share the top moments from their 16-day winter honeymoon, starting with the bustling cities of Fukuoka, Osaka, and Kyoto.
Yohei Kotsuji's "A Foggy Paradise," which premiered at Japan's biggest film festival, is an enigmatic feature exploring the complex theme of life's ambiguity.
They say a picture speaks a thousand words. But when George Nelson came to Japan, he discovered that within a haiku, a few syllables can paint...
Despite the prevalence of baths in modern homes, there has been a resurgence of interest in traditional bathhouses, known as "sento" in Japanese.
If you've experienced the delights of an onsen but have never been to a sento, now could be the perfect time to dive into the deeper...