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A complete guide to visiting the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and surrounding area in Kyoto, covering Tenryu-ji Temple, Togetsukyo Bridge, the Sagano Romantic Train, seasonal tips, and practical access information for overseas visitors.
ATELIER MATCHA launches a new spring/summer menu from March 20, 2026, spotlighting colorful collaborations of Uji matcha with seasonal fruits including melon, lychee, coconut, and mango at its Ginza and Kamakura locations.
Brooks Brothers has expanded its non-iron shirt lineup just in time for the new season. Combining easy-care functionality with a polished look, the collection includes both dress shirts and sports shirts, alongside a guide to choosing the right necktie for any occasion.
CANDY SPIN, a fully automated colorful cotton candy vending machine, has made its debut at Aeon Mall Urawa Misono in Saitama City as of March 13. With 24 design options and 4 flavors for ¥500, it offers a fun new stop for shoppers of all ages.
The anime merchandise brand fav's room TOKYO from GSI Creos is releasing a new line of room diffusers inspired by characters from the anime Hetalia: World Stars, with pre-orders now open and products going on sale in August 2026.
Hotel Taisetsu ONSEN & CANYON RESORT in Sounkyo Onsen, Hokkaido, has completed a full renovation of 10 Japanese-style rooms on the 5th floor of the East Wing, launching a new guest room category called "Forest Room" on January 23, 2026.
Everything you need to know before visiting Meiji Shrine in Tokyo, from opening hours and access to the Inner Garden, sacred forest, omikuji, and nearby Harajuku and Shibuya.
A practical day-by-day Nara itinerary covering Todai-ji, Nara Park, Kasuga Taisha, Naramachi, and Mount Wakakusa. Includes walking routes, admission prices, and how to get to Nara from Kyoto and Osaka.
A practical guide for NARUTO fans visiting Japan — from the Shinobi-Zato attraction on Awaji Island to Fuji-Q Highland's Hidden Leaf Village, official merchandise shops, and a photo tour in the real Naruto city.
From cherry blossom walks along the Okawa River to late-night izakaya crawls in Tenma, here are 15 ways to make the most of spring in Osaka. Includes seasonal food picks, event dates, and tips for timing your trip around peak bloom.
Onomichi-based Shimanami Brewery has released a new craft-brewing-technique-driven hassaku citrus sour, the latest addition to its popular "Cho-Sour" series.
From takoyaki in Dotonbori and kushikatsu in Shinsekai to fresh seafood at Kuromon Market, this neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide covers the best street food in Osaka, with specific shop recommendations, prices, hours, and a suggested one-day eating route.