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Washington DC
fromGothamist
1 day ago

In bloom: NY and NJ cherry blossoms are objectively the best in the nation

Cherry blossoms are in peak bloom in New York City and northern New Jersey, marking a joyful arrival of spring after winter.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

SF's Japanese Tea Garden "Peak" Cherry Blossom Bloom (March-April)

Peak cherry blossom bloom in Golden Gate Park is happening now; visit this week for the best experience.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

SF's Japanese Tea Garden "Peak" Cherry Blossom Bloom (March-April)

Peak cherry blossom bloom in Golden Gate Park is happening now; visit this week for the best experience.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

SF's Japanese Tea Garden "Peak" Cherry Blossom Bloom (March-April)

Peak cherry blossom bloom in Golden Gate Park is happening now; visit this week for the best experience.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

SF's Japanese Tea Garden "Peak" Cherry Blossom Bloom (March-April)

Peak cherry blossom bloom in Golden Gate Park is happening now; visit this week for the best experience.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

SF's Japanese Tea Garden "Peak" Cherry Blossom Bloom (March-April)

Peak cherry blossom bloom in Golden Gate Park is happening now; visit this week for the best experience.
Television
fromIndieWire
2 days ago

5 Anime Series to Check Out This Spring

The anime industry experiences a crowded debut season with numerous shows launching simultaneously, making it challenging to discern standout series.
Humor
fromMail Online
4 days ago

Awkward moment crows RIP out Rapunzel's hair at Tokyo Disney Sea

Rapunzel's animatronic figure at Tokyo Disney Sea was interrupted by crows pulling her hair while she continued to sing.
fromLondon On The Inside
4 days ago

Learn to Make Matcha Strawberry Daifuku

This intimate 8 person hands-on masterclass will see a guided 90 minute session in making four daifuku: two matcha strawberry daifuku and two classic daifuku, filled with fresh strawberries and grapes.
Cooking
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco offers a serene experience with traditional elements and free admission for residents and specific hours for all visitors.
London music
fromElite Traveler
1 week ago

How Japan's Listening Bar Culture Conquered the World

Listening bars are immersive spaces that enhance music appreciation, originating from Japan and gaining global popularity in the 2010s.
#japan
Travel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

I visited Japan for the first time. The trip was great, but I could've easily avoided these 5 mistakes.

Spontaneous dining in Japan led to memorable meals despite initial planning stress.
Travel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

I visited Japan for the first time. The trip was great, but I could've easily avoided these 5 mistakes.

Spontaneous dining in Japan led to memorable meals despite initial planning stress.
Fundraising
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Different beliefs, shared humanity: why so many Australians celebrate diverse religious festivals

Participation in diverse faith and cultural celebrations fosters understanding and community bonds.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Endo dreams of sushi: a trip around Japan with one of the world's greatest chefs

Endo Kazutoshi was on the train to Paris when he heard about the fire that had destroyed his restaurant, Endo at the Rotunda, located on the eighth floor of the Helios building. The fire had started on a terrace and quickly spread, affecting the dining room and kitchen, built mostly from 200-year-old hinoki wood.
London food
#cherry-blossom
Cocktails
fromElite Traveler
2 weeks ago

Sakura Season Is Brief - These Are the Drinks to Try While It Lasts

Cherry blossom season in Japan offers unique culinary experiences with sakura-infused foods and beverages, celebrating the beauty and flavors of spring.
London food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Cherry blossom: why is the fragrant springtime flower causing such a stink?

Cherry blossoms are culturally significant in Japan, but tourism and influencer culture have led to community stress and backlash.
East Bay food
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

This Japanese City Invites You to Savor Its Food, Neon Lights, and Lively Spirit-Here's What Makes It the 'Kitchen of Japan'

Osaka offers a vibrant atmosphere with delicious food, friendly locals, and easy access to nearby cities, making it ideal for first-time visitors.
Coffee
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

The Unusual Way Coffee Has Been Aged In Japan For Centuries - Tasting Table

Aging coffee through snow-aging enhances flavor by reducing bitterness and improving aroma.
Skiing
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

I visited popular spots like Tokyo and Kyoto during my trip to Japan, but my favorite stop was a town I'd never heard of

Hakone, a mountain town near Tokyo, offers natural hot springs and cultural experiences that provide memorable alternatives to Japan's major tourist destinations.
Coffee
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Smaller pizzas, a wooden Starbucks logo and tatami in Zara: The demands of the Japanese market

Adapting global brands to Japanese culture is essential for success in the market.
Mindfulness
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

I meditated with a Japanese Zen monk who works with Fortune 500 companies. I had meditation all wrong.

Meditation is simpler and more attainable than commonly perceived; it does not require thinking about nothing.
NYC food
fromTime Out New York
3 weeks ago

This amazing Japanese street food festival is coming back to NYC with over 30+ culinary events

JAPAN Fes, NYC's beloved street food festival, celebrates its 10th anniversary with 34+ events across the city starting March 28, 2026, featuring Japanese vendors and cuisine.
Berlin
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

The 9 Best Museums in Tokyo-With Ancient History, Stunning Architecture, and Dazzling Immersive Exhibits

Tokyo contains nine exceptional museums ranging from prestigious national institutions to specialized collections, with the National Art Center standing out for its architectural design and diverse rotating exhibitions.
Skiing
fromHarper's Magazine
3 weeks ago

Tokyo Adrift, by Matthew Sherrill

Sumo wrestling represents profound Japanese cultural identity and nationalist sentiment, particularly as foreign dominance and anti-immigrant politics reshape contemporary Japan.
Travel
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Japan resident reveals how to beat the cherry blossom crowds

Japan's cherry blossom season attracts millions of visitors annually, but expert strategies can help travelers avoid crowds and experience the blooms more authentically by embracing flexibility and exploring local areas.
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

We moved to Japan after nearly a decade of careful planning. Living here is still nothing like we expected.

Moving to Japan required extensive planning, but the greatest challenges proved to be identity transformation and emotional adjustment rather than logistics or language barriers.
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Shakuhachi Concert inside Japanese Tea Garden (Golden Gate Park)

Shakuhachi master Masayuki Koga performs traditional Japanese music at Golden Gate Park's Japanese Tea Garden Pagoda on March 7th, emphasizing spiritual connection and authentic listening beyond analytical control.
LA Dodgers
fromDodgers Nation
1 month ago

Team Japan Unveils New Matcha-Inspired Celebration

Japan's World Baseball Classic team, featuring Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, has introduced a matcha tea-whisking gesture as their new victory celebration.
Toronto Raptors
fromDefector
1 month ago

New Japan Makes, The World Takes | Defector

Tomohiro Ishii, a 50-year-old New Japan Pro Wrestling mid-card wrestler, maintains authenticity through his unwavering commitment to a consistent wrestling formula despite being past his prime.
#japanese-architecture
fromArchDaily
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Kumamoto Exhibition Explores Shoei Yoh's Pioneering Timber Structures and Computational Design

fromArchDaily
2 months ago
Design

"Built Environment: An Alternative Guide to Japan" Exhibition in Montreal Examines Resilient Japanese Architecture

fromArchDaily
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Kumamoto Exhibition Explores Shoei Yoh's Pioneering Timber Structures and Computational Design

fromArchDaily
2 months ago
Design

"Built Environment: An Alternative Guide to Japan" Exhibition in Montreal Examines Resilient Japanese Architecture

Cooking
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

7 Best Japanese Kitchen Gadgets & Tools So Clever They Make Every Meal Feel Like a Ceremony - Yanko Design

Japanese kitchenware prioritizes single-purpose precision and minimalist design over multifunctionality, with tools refined through centuries of regional manufacturing expertise that create superior cooking performance.
fromEater
1 month ago

This Is What You Get When Japanese and Italian Food Collide

Living in Japan in the early 2000s, Fralick fell in love with an Italian restaurant in the city of Shizuoka, where he ate Italian food, but with Japanese influences, like pastas made with uni and the fermented soybeans known as natto. "It really reminded me of home," says Fralick, who grew up in upstate New York and started his cooking career in Italian fine dining.
Food & drink
Arts
fromArtnet News
1 month ago

Japan's Art Market Registers Modest Growth: Report. Plus, a Rundown of the Latest in Asia's Art World | Artnet News

Japan's art market grew two percent to $692 million in 2024 despite global contraction, with dealers dominating sales and most transactions under $10,000.
Travel
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 weeks ago

Jimbocho: Books, cafes and guitars in the coolest neighborhood in Tokyo (and the world)

Jimbocho, Tokyo's historic bookstore district with over 180 shops, combines literary heritage with contemporary appeal, attracting both trend-seekers and independent explorers through its diverse book culture and related businesses.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Ramadan in Iraq's Mosul: Living traditions between past and present

Mosul revives Ramadan traditions including prayers, storytelling, children's songs, and markets after years of war and ISIL occupation, restoring cultural and spiritual identity.
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Ikoku Nikki Is The Must-Watch Anime Of The Season

You've got your obvious bangers, such as Frieren: Beyond Journey's End and Jujutsu Kaisen, but there are at least twenty weekly releases currently airing that are worth watching. Hell's Paradise, Fate/Strange Fake, Sentenced to Be a Hero, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, Trigun Stargaze, Golden Kamuy - I could go on, and that's without including the stuff that just finished airing, such as Spy x Family and To Your Eternity.
Television
Travel
fromElite Traveler
1 month ago

The Japanese Island You're Not Visiting (But Should Be)

Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost prefecture, offers pristine nature, luxury accommodations, and cultural experiences with fewer tourists than popular destinations, undergoing rapid transformation with new luxury hotel openings.
MMA
fromCageside Press
1 month ago

ONE Championship Continues Japanese Expansion, ONE Samurai Announced

ONE Championship will launch the monthly ONE Samurai series in Japan beginning April 29, 2026 at Ariake Arena, staging 60 events over five years.
Dining
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

7 Unspoken Rules When Dining In Japan - Tasting Table

Japanese dining etiquette emphasizes politeness and consideration, with context-dependent rules and gratitude rituals such as saying 'itadakimasu' before and 'gochisōsama deshita' after meals.
#matcha
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

A Beautiful Historic Theater in Kyoto Just Reopened As One of Japan's Most Exciting New Hotels-and We Were the First to Stay

Imperial Hotel Kyoto transforms the historic 1936 Yasaka Kaikan theater in Gion into a luxury hotel, preserving its cultural heritage while offering exceptional hospitality and unobstructed views.
fromdesignyoutrust.com
1 month ago

This Artist Creates Superhero and Comic Watercolors With Traditional Japanese Motifs

Justin Bieber for Calvin Klein Spring 2015 Ad Campaign In A Parallel Universe: Artist Exposes Sexism By Switching Up Gender Roles In Old-School Ads Russian Blogger Makes Parodies Out Of Celebrity Photos, And More Than 20,000 Followers On Instagram Approve 10 Famous Movie Titles Written Using Negative Space The World of Modern Graphic Design & Typography by Kyle Kemink Chinese Tech Companies Hiring 'Pretty' Girls to Motivate Male Employees by Chatting, Playing Ping Pong and Buying them Breakfast
Typography
fromOpen Culture
3 months ago

Discover Ichi-go Ichie, the Japanese Art of Savoring Every Moment

The Bud­dhis­ti­cal­ly inflect­ed " ichi-go ichi‑e" is just one in the vast library of yoji­juku­go, high­ly con­densed apho­ris­tic expres­sions writ­ten with just four char­ac­ters. (Oth­er coun­tries with Chi­nese-influ­enced lan­guages have their ver­sions, includ­ing sajaseon­geo in Korea and chéngyǔ in Chi­na itself.) It descends, as the sto­ry goes, from a slight­ly longer say­ing favored by the six­teenth-cen­tu­ry tea mas­ter Sen no Rikyū, " ichi-go ni ichi-do " (一期に一度).
Mindfulness
#samurai
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The place that stayed with me: I was cautious in showing my queerness, until a night spent dancing at a Tokyo gay bar

A gay man navigates internalised homophobia shaped by faith and family while negotiating identity, public affection norms, and intimacy during travel.
fromUnofficial Networks
1 month ago

This Japanese Ski Resort Has A Karaoke Gondola Cabin

Anyone who visits Japan, whether it's just for sightseeing or for skiing/snowboarding, needs to do some karaoke. In the U.S., most karaoke is done in a bar with everyone watching. In Japan, most karaoke is done in private rooms for just you and your friends. It really takes things to the next level. Skiers and snowboarders at Hakuba Goryu Snow Resort in Japan don't need to go far out of their way to get some karaoke in.
Snowboarding
Design
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

One of Tokyo's Most Popular Museums Is Reopening This Spring

The Edo-Tokyo Museum reopens March 31, 2026 after nearly four years of major renovations, presenting Edo-to-present history with new features and extensive building updates.
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

9 Most Anticipated Anime of 2026

One Piece's Monkey D. Luffy joined the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade floats, the latest Demon Slayer film earned $780 million at the worldwide box office in 2025, and the animated musical KPop Demon Hunters (though not technically anime) became the most-watched original Netflix movie of all time. As someone who had no one to talk to growing up during the days of Naruto and Dragon Ball Z, it's tough to even process that the genre has reached mainstream status around the globe.
Film
SF food
fromwww.7x7.com
2 months ago

What Not to Miss in San Francisco and San Jose's Historic Japantowns, Two of Only Three Left in the U.S.

Sora Soba in San Francisco Japantown serves 100 percent buckwheat soba—silky, chewy, recommended cold—with Kamu Zaro duck dipping and nourishing sobayu.
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Atomic vs Satori

Come join us for the clash (more like a love-fest) of two beloved San Jose staple nights! Satori and Atomic have been putting on memorable dance parties in San Jose full of new and classic Goth, Darkwave, New Wave, Electro, Indie and Industrial for decades. For one night only, we unite to play all the bangers until you just can't dance anymore!
Music
Philosophy
fromBig Think
2 months ago

How a small shop in Kyoto connects mastery with meditation

A centuries-old family workshop preserves tea through meticulous, unchanging craftsmanship, modest growth, and a purposefully understated presence.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Half of Japan's samurai were women, groundbreaking exhibition at British Museum says

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
History
fromArtnet News
1 month ago

British Museum's 'Samurai' Show Reveals the Untold Story of Women Warriors

The show, simply titled " Samurai," dives into the myth of the samurai and how it came to be, to teach viewers how this fierce warrior class emerged during the early medieval period in the 1100s and evolved over the next few centuries to become an elite class of bureaucrats. The exhibition also examines portrayals of samurai in modern-day popular culture, and how that compares to reality. Yes, the samurai started out as fierce fighters, but their identity is much more complex than that.
Arts
Photography
fromAnOther
2 months ago

Photos Capturing the Culture, Landscapes and People of Asia

Asia is presented through multiple native, migrant, and passerby gazes, revealing overlapping pasts, presents, and imagined futures via photographic perspectives.
Travel
fromElite Traveler
1 month ago

Uncovering Japan's Road Less Traveled

Japan Heritage promotes regional cultural, artisanal, and spiritual traditions to guide tourists beyond crowded routes and reveal diverse local stories and experiences.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Japan cherry blossom festival cancelled because of unruly tourist crisis'

Behind [Mount Fuji's] beautiful landscape is the reality that the quiet lives of citizens are threatened. We have a strong sense of crisis. To protect the dignity and living environment of our citizens, we have decided to bring the curtain down on the 10-year-old festival, he added in his statement. Authorities cited repeated incidents of disruptive behaviour from tourists in the city, which lies to the west of Tokyo.
World news
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
1 month ago

Here's How Much It Really Costs To Ski In Japan

Japan ski trips can be surprisingly affordable: flights are comparable to other continents, while local transport, accommodation, food and drinks are often significantly cheaper.
Design
fromwww.cntraveler.com
2 months ago

I Traveled to Tokyo Just to Buy StationeryHere's How to Shop for It

An enduring passion for stationery transforms everyday office supplies into aesthetic discoveries, culminating in immersive shopping pilgrimages to global stationery hubs like Tokyo's Ito-ya.
Philosophy
fromWarpweftandway
2 months ago

Summer School in Classical Chinese and Classical Japanese

Ca' Foscari and Princeton offer a summer program teaching Classical Chinese and Classical Japanese/Kanbun with grammar-focused tracks for students preparing for premodern China/Japan graduate study.
#lunar-new-year
fromFuncheap
2 months ago
San Francisco

Second Saturdays at Union Square: 'Round the World: Lunar New Year Celebration (SF)

fromFuncheap
2 months ago
San Francisco

Second Saturdays at Union Square: 'Round the World: Lunar New Year Celebration (SF)

History
fromOpen Culture
2 months ago

The Samurai Who Became A Roman Citizen

In 1613 Date Masamune sent Hasekura Tsunenaga from Japan through New Spain to Europe to seek diplomatic ties with Spain and the Pope.
fromLondon On The Inside
1 month ago

A Tokyo-Inspired Izakaya Has Opened in the City

The restaurant group behind Goodman, Beast, Pinna, Chelsea Grill and Wild Tavern, has added a Japanese izakaya to its roster with the opening of Wild Izakaya in the City. Inspired by the establishments found all over Tokyo, Wild Izakaya features an open kitchen with counter seating, larger tables for groups, classic Japanese films on a projector, and a drinks list including Japanese beers, sake and cocktails.
Food & drink
History
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Japanese-Brazilians: the intimate relationship between two very different cultures

Japanese-Brazilians form a large, culturally blended community rooted in early 20th-century immigration, shaped by labor needs, racial policies, and wartime persecution.
#japan-travel
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

This Is Where You'll Find One of Japan's Most Iconic Landmarks-Plus, Cherry Blossom Cruises and the Country's Best Sake

Fushimi is Kyoto’s concentrated sake-brewing district, defined by historic canals, abundant soft spring water, and a high density of traditional breweries.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 months ago

5 Must-Visit Ryokans for Your Next Trip to Japan

Ryokans offer immersive Japanese hospitality through tatami sleeping, home-cooked meals, communal onsen bathing, shoji-filtered light, and modernized comforts like private baths and low beds.
Travel
fromFortune
1 month ago

How Japan replaced France as the country young Americans obsessively romanticize-they're longing for civility | Fortune

Gen Z travelers increasingly choose Japan for perceived everyday civility, punctuality, cleanliness, and cultural appeal driven by anime and long-standing soft power.
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