Art collective teamLab is opening a permanent nighttime exhibition, teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka, in Osaka City this summer, 2022. The outdoor exhibition transforms the 240,000-sqm Nagai Botanical Garden, home to 1,200 plant species, into an experiential art space that changes interactively with the behavior of nature and the presence of people. teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka is a botanical…

25 lucky winners will receive a dining voucher in Tokyo and Kansai! WINING & DINING in Tokyo is the only English-language restaurant magazine that has been published twice a year since 1992. WINING & DINING in Tokyo has three indexes, by cuisine, by area and by the name of the restaurants, making it very easy…

The days are gradually getting warmer and longer, and summer is here. Change your hairstyle for a fresh start, get your nails done in bright colors, and take care of your rough skin with a mask at a skin care salon. Have you spent the year locked in your home hoping no one will see…

Located on the northeastern edge of Japan’s Kyushu Island, Oita Prefecture — or the onsen mecca, as it’s sometimes known — has many features that draws in visitors from all over the world. Characterized by its hot, balmy summers yet mild, chilly winters, the area is chock full of sightseeing and tourist hotspots. One of…

The prospect of finding a doctor while overseas can be confusing and even frightening. This guide introduces several foreign-friendly clinics that provide a wide range of care, as well as English-language support. These doctors are sympathetic to the needs of foreign clientele and are are ready to help. Ginza Yasue Clinic Features GINZA YASUE CLINIC…

When you first arrived in Japan, you might have experienced many challenges in your daily life, some of which related to language or culture. Even when starting learning the language and taking your first steps in Japan’s society, you might still find obstacles, like finding a nice apartment, issuing a card and looking for your…

The prospect of dental work while overseas can be confusing and even frightening. This guide introduces several foreign-friendly dental clinics that provide a wide range of care, as well as English-language support. These dentists are sympathetic to the needs of foreign clientele and are are ready to help. Contents ◆ Fujimoto International Dental Clinic (Ginza,…

GUNMA, Japan– Sake’s geographical indication, “GI Tone-Numata,” which consists of four sake breweries in the Tone-Numata area of Gunma Prefecture in Japan, requires that the breweries make the most of the local water and climate, and that the type of rice used as the raw material be one of the following: Yukihotaka, Gohyakumangoku, or Koshihikari….

For those already living in Japan, as well as those planning to live in Japan in the future, one of the more difficult aspects of the adventure is finding and renting a suitable, comfortable place to live. Language barriers and cultural differences can often make the task arduous and frustrating. Fortunately, Daito Kentaku Leasing Co.’s…

Japanese restaurants overseas are not always “real” Japanese restaurants. In the same way, if you’re looking for authentic Indian cuisine, you’ll need to figure out which Indian restaurants in Japan are “real” Indian restaurants as well. There are many Indian restaurants in Japan, but some don’t use real Indian spices, and some are actually Sri…