The process for reentering Japan works like clockwork, and the quarantine hotel stay is completely free. But can this be sustained with the rise of Omicron?
Chock-full of a long list of ingredients, this noodle looks a bit like a left-overs cook up, but Champon’s delicious flavour has kept it on the...
For the first time in two years pilgrims run up the 200 stone steps at Kimiidera, Wakayama wishing for good luck in the new year.
For those counting the days, Weathernews predicts that the first cherry blossoms in Tokyo and Hiroshima will open on March 15.
The Single Act Tickets at ‘Kabukiza’, the premier Kabuki theatre in Tokyo, may just be for you for a way to enjoy a play without breaking...
In vibrant Fukuoka city, when the sun goes down and the city lights turn up, this is the yatai food stalls’ time to shine.
Learning to live with COVID-19 has changed our food and beverage choices as we seek ways to maneuver around the rules and stay healthy, and this...
In the first two weeks of the year, it’s customary to visit all seven gods at their shrines and scoop up as much luck as possible...
It’s all guaranteed to delight! On our quest to complete this checklist, we found ourselves heading to, arguably, the greatest market of them all: the Yokohama...
Travel in a space-themed train designed for the Expo. It’s being introduced gradually starting from April 2023.
If you’re into Ninja Turtles, urban exploration and underbellies—this one’s for you. Tours of the ‘Metropolitan Area Outer Underground Discharge Channel.’
Blessed with access to steamy hot spring water, this area rose to popularity during the Edo Period as a wellness destination, with over twenty inns offering...