Fuji Kawaguchiko Autumn Leaves Festival: What You Need to Know
Lake Kawaguchi’s Maple Corridor is the center of the annual Fuji Kawaguchiko Autumn Leaves Festival. Here’s what you need to know before going there.
Autumn in Tokyo: 29 Fall Foliage Spots to See in 2024
Plan your fall foliage viewing ahead. Check out where and when to see autumn colors in Tokyo.
Mirliton Cafe: Get Your Oiri Topping Fix
Among the most Instagrammable cafes in Tokyo, Mirliton Cafe offers your usual array of drinks, topped with colorful oiri candy.
How the COVID-19 Pandemic has Affected My Life as a Foreigner in Japan
With the lifting of Japan’s state of emergency, the country is headed toward recovery, but the pandemic continues to deal a massive blow to businesses as well as personal lives. Here’s my experience.
Japan’s Raindrop Cake: A Wagashi Masterpiece
Shaped like a waterdrop perched on leaf, Kinseiken’s raindrop cake is a quintessential Japanese sweet that took the world by storm. I visited the shop on a shoot for NHK, and found that the story behind the refreshing dessert is evern more fascinating.
Chiba ¥100,000 Coronavirus Payout: Form Posting & Bank Transfer Schedule
A list of posting and bank transfer schedules for Chiba cities and towns. Check out when you can apply for the ¥100,000 coronavirus payout.
¥100,000 Coronavirus Payout: Form Posting & Bank Transfer Schedule of Tokyo Wards & Cities
When are you getting your payout form by mail? When will the money be transferred? Check the latest info here.
[Video] Coronavirus in Japan: News Roundup as of April 1st, 2020
What’s going on in Japan? Here’s a roundup of how the coronavirus outbreak is shaping the daily lives of people in the country.
Heart in the Time of Corona
To say that the coronavirus has shaken things up in Japan is an understatement. As schools close and companies enforce…
My Experience as a Foreign Talent in Japan: What It’s Like to be on NHK’s Cool Japan
A personal take on appearing as a foreign cast member on the Japanese TV show “Cool Japan.” Here’s what you need to know before you audition.