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Malaysia's ZUS Coffee to triple stores in Thailand in 2026 regional push

GaijinPot Celebrates: New Connections

Join GaijinPot Celebrates: New Connections, a casual night of live music, drinks, networking and community at THE TOKYO in Nishi-Azabu.

Nepal's rescue helicopter scam casts doubt on tourism credibility

Japan's Ise-Shima showcases success of regional tourism marketing

Tokyo Events This Week: Setsubun, Collectibles, and Flower Fests

Tokyo events for Monday, February 2, to Sunday, February 8, 2026. This week, ward off bad luck at Setsubun festivals in some of the city’s most picturesque temples, catch the latest creations from pop

How Long Term Couples in Japan Can Keep the Spark Alive

There are many ways to revive a relationship. For long term couples in Japan, here are a few ways to get the spark back.

Flu Season in Japan: What to Do, When to See a Doctor and Emergency Care Options

A parent’s guide to handling influenza while traveling in Japan, from hotel care to emergency rooms.

There’s a Sparkling Wine Sakura Cruise in Tokyo

There are lots of different ways to enjoy the cherry blossoms — including basic blue tarps on the grass, spring day trips out of Tokyo, and sparkling-wine-fuelled river cruises. The last one is tempti

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics open at four sites

Featuring tributes to da Vinci and Dante, Puccini and Pausini, Armani and Fellini, pasta and vino, and other iconic tastes of Italian culture — plus Mariah Carey hitting…

Visiting PokéPark at Yomiuriland: Gotta Plan It All

If you’re planning a trip to PokéPark KANTO, you’ll be heading straight into the heart of Yomiuriland — a place you may never have thought much about until Pikachu personally gave you a reason. The ne