Summer festivals in Japan offers many ways to enjoy the warm weather holding a variety of events and amusing activities! If you have never experienced a Japanese summer matsuri, here is a quick look to guide!

Japanese noodles are known around the world. I mean, who doesn’t love digging into a big bowl of ramen? You’ve probably also tried– or at least heard of– udon and soba noodles, too. But do you know about the lesser-known Japanese noodle: somen?

Through the sudden hunger haze your eyes settle onto a towering sign. You’ve just stumbled upon one of Japan’s many beloved family restaurants!

In-game, the Pokémon Center is where you and your Pokémon can rest up after battle. But in real life, it’s where you can go to get some awesome Pokémon merchandise! Here’s the scoop on the top five Pokémon Centers in Japan!

Japan is a country that is internationally renowned for its incredible food scene. Tokyo boasts some of the greatest Michelin-Starred restaurants that offer unique, one-of-a-kind experiences well worth the plane ticket.

Omurice is a popular Japanese comfort food, made of fried rice and eggs!  It’s a mainstay in both convenience stores and Japanese restaurants. Find out where in Japan you can enjoy this classic fried rice in unique varieties!

Summer in Japan becomes much more than just a hot season thanks to a variety of cultural activities. One of them is playing traditional games with friends and family at a summer festival

There’s a lot to enjoy at a Japanese summer festival – fireworks, traditional games, and of course, we can’t miss out on festival food!

Summer days in Japan, especially in big cities like Tokyo, Yokohama, and Osaka, are truly hot. In spite of the scorching heat, many unique and exciting things in Japan are waiting for you to experience them during the summer.

No other country knows how to celebrate the changing of seasons like Japan. Just like hanami festivals, in spring, Japan also has a way of embracing hot summers: firework festivals.

Summer is in full swing, meaning that people all over Japan are looking for fun ways to spend these long, summer days. As you may have seen in your favorite anime beach episodes, Japanese people love the beach and make a whole day of activities out of it.

Japanese summers are fun and full of activities that make the summers fly by. That being said, some days are just so hot that the last thing you want to do is spend it outside. That’s where Japan’s many manga museums and anime museums come into play.