Discover insider tips, travel guides, and inspiring stories for your next adventure in Japan
Takamiya Garden Saryo in Fukuoka is hosting its popular adult workshops from January 20 to 29, 2026. Experience traditional Japanese crafts including wagashi making, tea brewing, art calligraphy, and kumihimo cord making, each paired with delicious meals.
The Family Slope at Takino Snow World is set to open for the winter season, offering gentle slopes perfect for ski and snowboard beginners. Final preparations are underway for an earlier opening than last year.
Starting January 2, 2026, TAVERN by the green at The Strings Omotesando will offer a new Baby Shower Celebration Plan featuring elegant decorations, a gender reveal cake, and chef-curated menus in a private room overlooking Omotesando's zelkova tree-lined avenue.
GreenFlash is launching a vibrant collection of Teletubbies goods featuring cute expressions and iconic designs in pink and purple. Pre-orders are now open on Village Vanguard Online.
Creative Plus announces the second round of the online lottery for "The Ghost Doesn't Show Up," featuring exclusive merchandise including big towels, acrylic stands, mini pouches, omamori-style keychains, square can badges, and mini sticker sets.
The parfait specialty shop THE NEW NORMAL has launched a limited-edition Black Chocolate Parfait featuring the elegant aroma of osmanthus paired with rich chocolate. This winter-only dessert is available from November 25, 2025.
Starting January 1, 2026, guests can decorate the baths at The Ryokan Tokyo YUGAWARA and ofuro cafe HITOMA with illustrations of their favorite characters. This unique event celebrates 2026 as the "Year of Baths" (026 = ofuro) and runs through January 12.
A collaborative pop-up shop featuring TO Books' popular light novel and manga series opens at Shosen Book Tower in Akihabara from January 9 to February 1, 2026, with exclusive merchandise and a lottery event.
Tokyo City Keiba announces the lineup for the Tokyo Daishoten, Japan's premier dirt racing championship on December 29. The race features 16 elite horses including rising 3-year-old stars challenging experienced veterans in a battle for dirt racing supremacy.
A new digital magazine comprehensively covers Tokyo Station's exclusive souvenirs, bento boxes, and dining spots, making shopping easier than ever.
T-BASE JAPAN will release the "Sonic the Hedgehog" blind BOX designed by TOUMA starting December 27th, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the T-BASE Ikebukuro P'PARCO store. This collaboration with soft vinyl artist TOUMA features 10 types of original art pieces showcasing Sonic characters with TOUMA's signature deformed style.
The Gosetsu Set returns for its fourth year, delivering authentic Tsunan snow alongside premium sake. This unique winter offering celebrates the heavy snowfall that defines the brewery's craft, shipping sake buried in snow directly from one of Japan's snowiest regions.