To cheer us up a little and give us something warm to look forward to, Japan’s Weathernews meteorological agency has released the cherry blossom bloom predictions for 2025.

If you live in Japan and want to experience Seoul without taking a trip to South Korea, visit Shin-Okubo in Tokyo.

If you’re ever in Shibuya and find yourself craving more than just a standard cocktail, The Whales of August is the kind of bar that turns an ordinary night into something extraordinary.

For many people, the winter season means snow, skiing, hot cocoa and other cold-weather activities. For me, it means time to enjoy some of Japan’s delicious strawberries.

How a centuries-old Japanese staple is making waves with unexpected pairings.

I can’t live without soy sauce. I can’t help but sprinkle it on virtually anything. From sushi, tempura and other Japanese dishes to rib steak, cutlet, pasta and even, salads, soy sauce is a must regardless of what I’m eating.

Highbrow French meets Japan’s working-class superstar.

Now there’s no excuse not to hit the slopes on your winter weekends off.

Oimachi is an important transit hub town in the south side of Tokyo’s city center on the way to Haneda, Odaiba and Ariake.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alison Riley, 374th Comptroller Squadron financial technician, hands water to half-marathon runners during the 44th Annual Frostbite Road Race at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 19, 2025.