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When a city is chosen to play host to the Winter Olympic Games, as Nagano was in 1998, you know you can expect some of the softest powder snow around. Located in…
By Lisandra Moor
During Rugby World Cup 2019 more than 30,000 visitors were privy to the warm hospitality of Oita Prefecture in Kyushu when Oita Stadium hosted five epic rugby matches. Most guests to this…
By Nick Narigon
One of the things we love about winter in Tokyo is the fact that, these days, you can walk down the main drag of pretty much any central neighborhood and be surrounded…
By Weekender Editor
Hakuba Valley, once a secluded gateway to the Japanese Alps, is now a premier global ski destination complete with world-class terrain, modern accommodations and first-class dining. The area played host to the…
How a night owl like myself managed to wake up at 4am on a Sunday for the 2019 Yokohama Marathon I’ll never quite understand. Nevertheless, on November 10, fueled by caffeine and…
By Jordan Green
The classroom at Temple University, Japan Campus’ (TUJ) new location in Sangen-jaya, Setagaya-ku still has that new-car smell. The pristine whiteboard has the sheen of a new dashboard yet to be marred…
In the heart of Kamakura, traditional Japanese culture not only endures, it flourishes. Here you’ll find historic temples, shops and statues with origins that can be traced back to the Kamakura period…
By Lisa Wallin
Now that you’ve acquainted yourself with what a hanko is and what the basic types are, it’s time for an in-depth guide on its usage. All Hanko Are Not Equal The hanko…
Founded in the mid-19th century, Ladurée began as a patisserie and salon that embodies the French philosophy known as art de vivre (art of living). Famed for its innovative edible jewelry, the…
Celebrating its 346th anniversary this year, Mitsukoshi department store is a giant in its field. While the Ginza and Shinjuku branches have become a must-visit if you’re going on a luxury shopping…
For this month’s cover story, we sat down to interview the ever-stylish Nana Komatsu at the ever-hip Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo. Although the hotel is always a great location for drinks and…
Serving as the top-notch location for our November 2019 magazine cover shoot, GINZA SIX offers up not only quality shopping, cuisine and city views, but also a brand-new art installation and related products to celebrate…
A good night’s sleep or a recharging lounge day calls for an absorbing book, a cup of hot herbal tea and, most importantly, a fresh set of cozy yet stylish PJs. Arriving…
From bus tours to bullet trains there are various ways to travel around Japan. However as you zoom through the Japanese countryside from the seat of a bullet train or glide around…
As we embarked from Utsunomiya Station we were greeted in the street by four gyoza restaurants. The Tochigi Prefecture capital of Utsunomiya, just a 50-minute ride from Tokyo Station on the Tohoku…
While Kagawa and Tokushima have shared a long history and kept positive relations since ancient times, Tokushima has set out to differentiate itself from Kagawa and the other Shikoku prefectures by shining…
Despite Typhoon Hagibis’ quick approach, Arts Council Tokyo offered short refuge from the rain inside the Kita Noh Theatre. The event, held on the weekend of October 11, was supposed to take place in…
Growing up in the Midwest of America you are handed barbecue tongs at a young age. Barbecued burgers, hot dogs and brats are synonymous with American summer holidays, just as Weber grill…
