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Halloween in Japan has transformed from a niche foreign event into one of the country’s most colorful and creative celebrations. What began as a Western import has evolved into a nationwide spectacle that blends costumes, pop culture, and a touch of eerie folklore. From lively street parades to themed sweets and anime marathons, Japanese Halloween...

Every summer, Japan’s most famous landmark, Mt. Fuji, draws thousands of climbers chasing the country’s highest point. For a few short weeks, the snow disappears, trails open, and the mountain turns from a postcard view into a real adventure.

If you’ve ever wanted to see Japan’s most famous mountain up close while surrounded by sparkling blue lakes, the Fuji Five Lakes region is where your dream trip begins.

Pumpkin spice might take over the world every autumn, but in Japan, nothing says cozy quite like Japanese pumpkin. Known as kabocha, this squash is the true star of Japanese comfort food.

Hiroko Okuda is a Japanese inventor, musicologist, and electronic music developer whose work reshaped reggae and digital music. Her story bridges Japanese engineering, musical passion, and global cultural impact.

Imagine a drink that dances while it ages. That’s precisely what happens at Nishihira Distillery. Instead of letting their shochu rest quietly in barrels, the distillers play music, from funky beats to pop tunes, to help it mature.