Despite major confectionery manufacturer Meiji Co. discontinuing it in March 2024, the butterscotch candy Chelsea lives anew ...

Tim Anderson’s new book, Hokkaido, is inspired by Japan’s northernmost prefecture, where Western influences and Indigenous ...

A man died after jumping from the 4th floor inside the New Chitose Airport terminal building in Chitose, Hokkaido, on Thursday morning. The incident occurred at around 9 a.m. at the Center Plaza in ...

Planning a trip to East Asia? Our epic guide will help you decide between the magic of China's ancient wonders vs Japan's vibrant culture.

As families gather around the dining table, there's nothing quite like the bubbling of steamboat broth to mark the start of a ...

City of Dreams is ushering in The Year of the Snake with a host of exciting promotions and activations for its Melco Style ...

Certain fruits are distinguished for their exceptional taste, unique characteristics, and remarkably high prices due to rarity, special cultivation needs, and distinct flavors. Notable examples ...

The world's most expensive melon hails from Japan. Yubari melons are the priciest on the planet. Every year, in early May, ...

Most stores used to close for Jan 1-3, but in recent times, many big retailers open on New Year's Day, offering huge discounts, to take advantage of families and their children who wish to spend their ...

One of the gifts from U.S. Commodore Matthew C. Perry (1794-1858)--who visited Japan in the so-called Black Ships in ...

Hokkaido cherry blossoms typically bloom in early May and ... The Shizunai Cherry Blossom Festival is held from the beginning of May to the middle of the flowering season where souvenirs are sold. In ...