Seeing the cherry blossoms in Japan is a life goal for many travelers, with flights in high demand around the predicted time of full bloom. But how long do you have from the time the first flowers ope
Japanese homeware is having a moment. And it’s no wonder — between its breadth of variety and accessible price points, it’s perfect for locals turning tiny rentals into serene sanctuaries and traveler
If you’ve been working in Japan for a while and following all the money-saving advice on this site, by now you’ve probably built up a pile of cash. While you could spend your stash on a gold-laced coc
Winter sports in Japan may seem intimidating to the newbie, but they don't have to be. Here are the basics of what you need to know about skiing in Japan.
As the city settles into its coldest stretch, the live music calendar in February around Tokyo leans toward texture and mood: dense shoegaze walls, intimate indie songwriting, club-ready pop and the k
The opening ceremony of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics takes place this Friday, February 6, with some competitions starting a couple of days earlier. In preparation for the event, we thought w
In Japan, the word juken carries an emotional gravity that’s hard to translate. More than just the taking of an exam, the term implies preparation, sacrifice, endurance — and, for many children, the f
In this week’s news roundup we report on the Arakurayama Sengen Park Cherry Blossom Festival, which is being canceled due to unruly tourists. We also have the latest on the Lower House election and th
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