At the Azumino Tensan Center you can learn about the finest wild silk in Japan, see it being made, and even take home a piece as an elegant souvenir. Tensan Silk in Azumino ・ What ...
Most comfortable game of 2020? Stuck indoors for much of the year, many of us have been turning to video games for some escapism and a break from all the bad news. Personally I’ve been ...
From landscaping inspired by Izumo’s famous sights to seasonal peonies and nighttime illumination, Yuushien Garden is beautiful whenever you visit. A “Chisen-Kaiyushiki” Garden The simplest way to describe Yuushien Garden, at least in Japanese, is ...
Looking for the best places to see cherry blossoms (AKA sakura) in Japan? Here’s a little guide to get you started! 🌸Cherry Blossoms in Japan🌸 The exact dates for cherry blossom blooms around Japan vary ...
The cherry blossom pros at Japan’s “Weather News” say 2021 is shaping up to be an especially early year for sakura in Japan. Japan is known for its cherry blossoms, and the whole country takes the ...
After so long in quarantine, I think I’m starting to lose my social skills. What if lockdown ends and I get stressed out talking to people unless it’s over a video call? What if I’m ...
This train trip along the Kurobe Gorge is even more beautiful in the autumn, and a must-see “koyo” experience. Kurobe’s Torokko Train Line ・ In Fall! The Kurobe area of Toyama Prefecture is known for ...
Planning on a Japanese winter vacation? Then it’s time to start making plans for New Year’s! What Do People Do for the New Year in Japan? For most people in the US or Europe, New ...
In Japan, springtime means pink products and cherry blossoms plastered on every surface, and Starbucks really knows how to do it right.Japan is already getting prepared for cherry blossom season, hot off the heels of ...