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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.
Japanese jewelry brand VÉRITÉ will release its 2026 Spring & Summer Collection starting April 3, 2026, featuring pieces in the brand's signature EARTH GOLD and a range of diamond designs to mark its 35th listing anniversary.
As cherry blossom season approaches, Daimaru Tokyo's 60-meter "Bento Street" is stocking around 30 types of colorful spring hanami bento boxes — from layered sushi millefeuilles to seafood and tempura options.
The POOL SIDE LOUNGE at 8HOTEL CHIGASAKI in Chigasaki, Kanagawa is opening to non-guests from March 15 to June 30, 2026, offering cocktails and a relaxed night by the pool in the Shonan area.
The viral ice cream bar that sold out in 2024 is back — packed with color sprinkles, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream-style ice cream, "Toppingyu!" by Akagi Milk Industries goes on sale nationwide on March 24, 2026.
The Powerstorm series from Akedo Ultimate Arcade Warriors is now available at the official online store and select retailers nationwide, with a limited-time in-store badge giveaway campaign running at participating locations.
The armed customization action mobile game Alice Gear Aegis has added a new Stellar character — Aika Aikawa [Priestess] (CV: Naomi Oozora) — starting March 12, along with a new event, a free White Day costume, and a double pickup scout.