Activities AI Concierge Robot Debuts at Osaka Expo Kim Bergström Apr 15, 2025 At Expo 2025 in Osaka, one of the most talked-about features inside the Osaka Healthcare Pavilion is a next-generation AI concierge..
Activities Drone Show Sets Guinness Record at Expo 2025 Kim Bergström Apr 15, 2025 Expo 2025 in Osaka-Kansai opened with a major milestone as Red Cliff Co., Ltd. set a new Guinness World Record™ for the larges..
Culture Mii-dera Cherry Blossom Awa Odori 2027 Early Apr Shiga's Mii-dera Temple is set to host a lively new event this spring—the Mii-dera Cherry Blossom Awa Odori— bringing the ..
Culture A Luxurious Shiga Escape With Superb Views and Cult... Joanna Ligon If you’re planning a getaway with a touch of luxury, Shiga Prefecture is a great place to start. The region is an easy place t..
Culture Takatori Castle Festival 2026 Late Nov Each November, the historic town of Takatori in Nara Prefecture celebrates its proud samurai heritage with the Takatori Castle Festival...
Food 6 Coffee Shops to Visit in Kobe Kim Bergström Kobe was one of the first places in Japan to embrace coffee back in the late 1800s, and today, its coffee scene beautifully blends..
Culture BitSummit 2026 May 22nd - May 24th BitSummit is Japan’s standout festival celebrating independent game development, held each year in the heart of Kyoto. What be..
Culture Kishu Odori Bundara Bushi 2026 Early Aug If you're traveling through Japan in the summer and looking to experience a longstanding local tradition, the Kishu Odori Bundara..