http://srilankafestival.jp/jp/gallery In Japan, you have numerous opportunities to discover other cultures with various festivals. Especially in Tokyo where some of them are almost held on a weekly basis. After the Caribbean festival in Shinjuku and the Taiwanese one in Ueno park, let me introduce to you the 15th edition of Sri Lanka Festival which will…

Craft Cocktail Tokyo, located 8 minutes walk from Ikebukuro station, offers a wide range of cocktails that you will not be able to see, taste or experience anywhere else. If you want to visit Craft Cocktail, you can go yourself, but for your first time I highly recommend making a reservation through the Airbnb Experience…

Want to drink and see a brewery for free? You can do just that at the Kirin Brewery Factory! This past weekend I visited the Yokohama Kirin brewery location for a tour of the factory. It was easy to set up, just go online to the website and sign up for a tour about a…

Coffee is a hug in a mug, a daily companion for many. And coffee lovers wouldn’t want to walk in a coffeeshop for subpar coffee. Especially when travelling, when you need that caffeine boost more than ever, it’s important to find a list of good coffee shops that are also an experience. Now, you probably…

Japan always knows how to combine cool and crazy. You can find endless things in the country that can astound you. You can go back and forth country many times, and it will continue to shock you every single time. Moreover, Japan is known for weird but wonderful trends. Recently, there is a growing trend…

We all see demand for certain drinks such as melon soda, mugicha (barley tea), mango juice, and others go up during summer. However, if you are experiencing the beautiful and cold Japanese wintertime and wondering which non-alcoholic beverages would complement the weather and mood, check out these four tasty Japanese drinks! 1. Dainagon Shiruko A…

Similar to a dollar store, there are many 100-yen stores scattered across Japan where you can find many cheap yet interesting and useful items. Probably the most famous 100-yen store brand in Japan, DAISO stores are like no other with a variety of products to choose from – food, clothing, electronics, and so much more.…

Keeping on top of your health while in Japan can be tricky, especially with all the delicious snacks that are on offer. People may claim that you are sure to lose weight while you are in Japan, and although the typical Japanese diet does include rice, fish, and vegetables, there are also many unhealthy foods…

CALPIS, a 98-year-old Japanese cultured drink, has been quite a name over the years. This refreshing white-colored drink with a sweet and tangy flavor quickly became popular among all ages when it first hit the shelves. A post shared by カルピス水玉通信 (@calpis_mizutama) on Sep 19, 2015 at 6:59am PDT Also marketed as “CALPICO” in some…

The worldwide tea brand, Lipton, is starting a new event in Japan called “Fruits in Tea” where they will be offering new ways to enjoy a combination of fruits and tea this summer season. There will be two pop-up stores during this special summertime event, one in Omotesando (表参道), Tokyo (東京) from June 28 to…