You’ll likely encounter a tachinomiya (a standing bar) when looking for a drink in Japan! These standing bars are similar to what you may find in your home country; however, foods and drinks will differ depending on where you go!

In Japan, there are a lot of desserts to try! One of the most popular desserts is hard to miss, a fish-shaped dessert, taiyaki!

People often enjoy sushi as a refreshing food during the summer. To honor this iconic dish, enthusiasts have designated a “sushi day.” Internationally, people celebrate it on June 18th; in Japan, it’s on November 1st.

Summer in Japan brings a lot of sweltering and humid days. Fortunately, it’s surrounded by turquoise waters. Osaka Prefecture has some of the best beaches around!

The Japan rainy season is called tsuyu or sometimes baiyu. It translates to “plum rain” because it is during the season when plums start to ripen!

Japanese cherry blossom trees transform the country into a flowery pink paradise from late March to early April! If you visit during the spring, you can find yourself in a pink sea of lovely flower petals!