Ask a person outside of Japan what comes to mind when they think of Japanese food and they’ll probably say sushi. In fact, sushi as it’s known today is referred to as Edomae…

The organisers have had to make major adjustments to host the Games in a way that protects everybody’s health. But some things will not change: as planned from the outset, Tokyo 2020 aims…

May the light connect the past and future, and reach the hearts of people. There are 2 lighting styles. "Iki", the spirit of Edo, and "Miyabi", its aesthetics, that operates alternately. They express…

Let’s be honest–everyone is a sucker for beautiful packaging, and Japan is definitely good at it. That’s why this pre-bottled matcha latte drink by Kyoto Uji Matcha seller Matcha Republic has been trending…

Remember to check the weather conditions and pack accordingly for the cold temperatures. Also, make sure to book your accommodations and transportation in advance, as Japan can be quite busy during the winter…

Current Local Time in Tokyo, Japan is based on the Japan Standard Time UTC/GMT +9 Hours. there is no clock change in Tokyo during 2020. Japan Standard Time Zone Time Changes in Tokyo…

Harajuku (原宿, About this soundlisten (help·info)) is a district in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. Harajuku is the common name given to a geographic area spreading from Harajuku Station to Omotesando, corresponding on official maps…

The Imperial Palace East Gardens (皇居東御苑, Kōkyo Higashi Gyoen) are a part of the inner palace area and are open to the public. They are the former site of Edo Castle's innermost circles…

Anago (saltwater conger eel) is the less-fatty, seafaring brother of the more well-known unagi, or freshwater eel. It’s also significantly less rare, with unagi hovering on the endangered species list for years, making…

The sakura season of 2021 may be coming to a bittersweet ending, but it’s a never ending cycle of floral fun in Japan as the tulips pick up the crown and begin their…