From high-energy festivals to laid-back beer gardens and live music, there’s something happening almost every week this May.

The 2026 Golden Week edition is held in the park’s Festival Plaza, making for a global-minded seasonal outing. Nozaki Mairi ...

Looking for things to do in Golden Week Japan? Celebrate the Showa era’s 100th anniversary with exhibitions, retro spots and ...

Explore 10 real anime locations in Tokyo, from Your Name to Tokyo Revengers. Visit the exact spots behind your favorite ...

Japan will pay up to ¥20,000 to use dating apps—but it’s not what it sounds like. Here’s how dating apps in Japan fit into a ...

Yokai (Japanese spirits) and mythical creatures of Japanese lore have inspired artists, writers and poets for millennia. However, as the Japanese culture has changed, so have depictions of the ...

Satisfy your sugary cravings with this list of places to find the best cereals from Fruity Pebbles to Captain Crunch. If you are an American living in Japan, you have probably noticed the breakfast ...

Computer literacy is basic, nontechnical knowledge about computing and software. However, it should also include digital literacy, such as knowing what websites may be harmful or how to interact with ...

Explore Akita's hidden gems with this 3-day itinerary, which features skiing at Tazawako, samurai history in Kakunodate and ancient traditions in Oga. The bustling streets of Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto ...