From high-energy festivals to laid-back beer gardens and live music, there’s something happening almost every week this May.

Looking for things to do in Golden Week Japan? Celebrate the Showa era’s 100th anniversary with exhibitions, retro spots and ...

The 2026 Golden Week edition is held in the park’s Festival Plaza, making for a global-minded seasonal outing. Nozaki Mairi ...

Yokai (Japanese spirits) and mythical creatures of Japanese lore have inspired artists, writers and poets for millennia. However, as the Japanese culture has changed, so have depictions of the ...

If you are a fan of anime, coming to Tokyo is an obvious choice. From eight-story high anime shops in Akihabara to countless museums and manga cafes, Japan’s capital celebrates its art form at every ...

Satisfy your sugary cravings with this list of places to find the best cereals from Fruity Pebbles to Captain Crunch. If you are an American living in Japan, you have probably noticed the breakfast ...

Computer literacy is basic, nontechnical knowledge about computing and software. However, it should also include digital literacy, such as knowing what websites may be harmful or how to interact with ...

Explore Akita's hidden gems with this 3-day itinerary, which features skiing at Tazawako, samurai history in Kakunodate and ancient traditions in Oga. The bustling streets of Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto ...

Golden Week in Japan is the country’s biggest holiday period. Here’s what it means, key dates and how people celebrate across Japan. Golden Week in Japan is the longest and most much-needed string of ...

In Japan, spooky ghost stories that cause goose bumps are traditionally how people “cool off.” What better way to get spine-tingling chills than in real haunted places in Japan? Known as shinrei ...