Malaysia scores big win at Tokyo Game Show

Events & Information Oct 27, 2023

Malaysia scores big win at Tokyo Game Show

Tokyo Game Show 2023 wrapped up last month with Malaysia standing out as a major player in game development in Southeast Asia. The Malaysia Digital Economy Corp. collaborated with the Malaysia External Trade Development Corp. (MATRADE) to facilitate meetings with trading partners and global players ...

Home of traditional arts set for major upgrade

Events & Information Oct 20, 2023

Home of traditional arts set for major upgrade

The National Theatre of Japan, Tokyo’s premier center for the traditional performing arts, will close at the end of the month for renovations that will upgrade and preserve its aging facilities, making them more accessible to guests with disabilities. Situated in Chiyoda Ward’s Hanzomon district, ...

Exquisite garden bursts with brilliant color

Events & Information Jun 9, 2023

Exquisite garden bursts with brilliant color

The 32nd Barakura Flower Show is taking place in Barakura English Garden, Japan’s first authentic English-style garden, in Tateshina, Nagano Prefecture, until June 18. The garden was founded in 1990 thanks to the tremendous efforts and passion of Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show medalist ...

Savor sultry summer evenings under the stars

Events & Information Jun 2, 2023

Savor sultry summer evenings under the stars

The Hilton Tokyo’s Beer Garden in the Sky, open through Sept. 30, offers guests the opportunity to toast the early summer nights with local or craft beers in a soothing open-air atmosphere, while enjoying the hotel’s California-inspired food menu. Making the pilgrimage to the beer ...

<i> Udon </i> chain Marugame adds slurp to spring

Events & Information Mar 10, 2023

Udon chain Marugame adds slurp to spring

Noodle chain Marugame Seimen is featuring four limited-time menu items that aim to evoke the feeling of springtime in full bloom. One dish boasts a savory soup that includes a generous serving of clams atop Marugame’s handmade udon (wheat noodles), making for a seasonal specialty ...

One of Asia’s top chefs brings flavors to Tokyo

Events & Information Feb 3, 2023

One of Asia’s top chefs brings flavors to Tokyo

The Hilton Tokyo’s Metropolitan Grill welcomes the owner-chef of Michelin-starred Burnt Ends in Singapore Dave Pynt, who is having his first pop-up appearance in Japan from Feb. 22 to 24. This is a rare chance to experience the menu of the legendary restaurant, which ...

DoubleTree Toyama ready to welcome diners

Events & Information Dec 30, 2022

DoubleTree Toyama ready to welcome diners

DoubleTree by Hilton Toyama, part of the hotel chain’s fast-growing brand of upscale inns, will open its doors on Jan. 18, 2023. It’ll be the first DoubleTree hotel in Japan’s Northwest, which is called the Hokuriku region. With a total of 640 hotels in 51 ...

Reimagine travel with the Japan Rail Club

Events & Information Dec 16, 2022

Reimagine travel with the Japan Rail Club

The Japan Rail Club is a new membership service from East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) aiming to connect overseas fans of Japan and help revitalize various regions across the country. By signing up for the platform, members of the Japan Rail Club will gain ...

Anime translation project to stream videos in Ukrainian

Events & Information Nov 18, 2022

Anime translation project to stream videos in Ukrainian

The Japan Visualmedia Translation Academy is a school in Tokyo that offers courses on becoming a translator of visual media, mainly between Japanese and English. But for its upcoming streaming event, the academy’s adding a third language to its repertoire: Ukrainian. "Lupin the 3rd: The ...

Marvel at master swordsmith’s latest creations

Events & Information Nov 4, 2022

Marvel at master swordsmith’s latest creations

From Nov. 30 to Dec. 5, the Main Building Art Gallery of the Nihombashi Takashimaya Shopping Center will host the “Kirameku” (“Sparkle”) sword exhibition of the newest creations by Kozaemon-Yukihira Miyairi, a master swordsmith and chairman of the All Japan Swordsmith Association. Kozaemon-Yukihira Miyairi | ...