Category: Food & Drink
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Japanese Department Store New Project Kicks Off June 20th! Fully Ripe, A.M. Picked Sato Nishiki Cherries from Yamagata Sold Exclusively in Akihabara and Nihonbashi
When traveling in Tokyo and looking for a souvenir that's seasonal and more than just a common snack, you can check out the new initiative at Japanese department stores called "Direct from the Source: Fresh! Delicious Market" […]
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Nakajima Taishodo Kakigori (Shaved Ice) Now on Sale! Limited Flavors at the Tanba Main Store and Yodoyabashi Store, plus Tanba Chestnut Ice Cream Mont Blanc
When traveling to Kansai in the summer, in addition to cafes and matcha desserts, it's also worth including Japanese shaved ice in your itinerary. Nakajima Taishodo will be at its Hyogo Tanba main store and large [...] starting June 2026.
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Ibaraki Joso Melon Festival Lands June 13! Free Tastings, 777 Yen Morning Sale, and Limited-Edition Sweets All in One Place
For an early summer day trip to the Tokyo suburbs, if you're looking for a half-day excursion that captures the season and allows for souvenir shopping, the Joso Roadside Station in Joso City, Ibaraki Prefecture (Michi-no-eki Jo […]
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[2026 Hakata Food Guide] Gion Iron Pot Gyoza (Tetsunabe) Strategy! Must-Eat Local Lineup Spot for Those Not Driving!
If your Fukuoka, Kyushu food list only includes tonkotsu ramen and motsunabe, you're missing out! The true soul of Hakata's nightlife is undoubtedly piping hot, crispy [...]
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[2026 Niigata Travel Guide] The World's Best in Architectural Oscars! "Né": A Luxury Top-Tier Stay for One Group Per Day
In recent years, avid Japanese tourism enthusiasts in Taiwan and Hong Kong (FIT segment) have begun to turn their attention to more in-depth, off-the-beaten-path hidden gems. If you are looking for a place that can [...]
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Ueno Park is free admission! Downtown Highball Fest features 65 food and drink stalls.
Ueno in Tokyo is not only great for visiting museums or seeing pandas, but from June 11th to 14th, 2026, you can also enjoy a very downtown-style Highball at Ueno Park [...]
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[2026 Must-Try Japanese Convenience Store Snacks] 7-Eleven Early Summer Limited New Product! "New Style Stirred Warabi Mochi Dessert" to Drink with a Straw: Uji Matcha Latte and Fruity Strawberry Milk in Two Flavors, Launching Nationwide on June 16th
Every time I travel to Japan freely, I must patrol convenience stores for treasures before returning to the hotel at night. It's become an unwavering ritual for everyone, hasn't it? This year (2026 [...]
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Shibuya Art Ramen New Store! PICASSO RAMEN Reopens 6/6
When traveling to Shibuya, Tokyo and looking for a new restaurant that's not just about ramen but also offers photo opportunities and a nighttime atmosphere, keep an eye out for P [...] reopening on June 6, 2026.
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Hiroshima Kure City's New Summer Night Option! Kure Hankyu Hotel BBQ Asian Cuisine Beer Garden
If you're planning a trip to Hiroshima, Kure City, or the Seto Inland Sea in the summer and are looking for a place where you can relax with dinner and a beer without feeling rushed, the Kure Hankyu Hotel (Hankyu Hotel [...]
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Hibiya Park Becomes Spain! Japan's Largest Paella and Tapas Festival is Here
Want to arrange a food event in Tokyo's city center that doesn't require a lot of walking but still offers a strong sense of travel, the 11th Kaisendon [Event Name] will be held at Hibiya Park in June 2026.