Sakewarnya is a place where the art of sake making is intertwined with the history and culture of Japan. The Sakura Tours team recently traveled there to prepare a new tour, offering participants a deep dive into this fascinating world. In the sake brewery, visitors can see the process of creating sake, from the selection of rice to the fermentation and bottling of the drink. This is a unique opportunity to...
Shopping at Uniqlo always brings pleasant surprises, as this huge retailer often presents special collections and collaborations with fashion designers, cool artists and popular pop culture brands. By the end of this month, Uniqlo will unveil an exciting new activity in honor of Capcom's 40th anniversary. The Japanese video game developer is widely recognized for its world-renowned games and franchises such as Resident Evil,...
My team is actively preparing for the "golden week" in Japan. This is a special period when several national holidays follow one another and Japanese people get a chance to relax a little. During this period, many people prefer to travel or go on excursions. We are not only working on improving existing excursions, but also developing new exciting itineraries for...
Ever since Japan eased entry restrictions due to COVID-19, go-karts have become a common sight on the roads of Tokyo. Driving one has become a popular item on the list of foreign tourists wanting to try this form of entertainment in the country, which has caused a significant demand for these fast-paced four-wheeled vehicles. However, along with the rise in popularity has come an increase in complaints and...
On March 1, Akira Toriyama, the creator of the manga Dragon Ball (Dragon Pearls), died. The cause of death was an acute subdural hematoma. Akira Toriyama was 68 years old. Akira Toriyama, born in April 1955 in Aichi Prefecture, became known for his works, among which the Dragon Ball manga, first published in 1985, stands out. It tells the story of Son Goku and...
"Oppenheimer" is shining at the Oscars, but in Hiroshima, devastated by the first nuclear bomb in 1945, a movie about the weapon's creator is raising serious concerns. Kyoko Heya, president of the city's international film festival, has expressed doubts about whether locals can handle seeing the movie after it won seven Academy Awards, including best picture. Although Christopher Nolan's movie turned out to be a huge success,...
As the cherry blossom season approaches, we offer you exciting and memorable excursions. This year it starts earlier than usual and promises to be especially hot, so we look forward to seeing you under the branches of the Japanese cherry blossoms. It's already warm enough in Japan and we look forward to you joining us on our exciting excursions. Stay tuned for more updates on...
On February 25, 2024, the eastern facade of Tokyo's largest city hall building with a double tower on top was decorated for the first time with the world's largest light projection. The height of this improvised screen is 127 meters, width - 110 meters, area - almost 14 thousand square meters. The unique light show is a real treat for eyes and ears. The impression of the combination of sound and...
On March 16, 2024, a new 'Witch Valley' area in Studio Ghibli Park will open in Nagakute City, Aichi Prefecture. This area is inspired by Studio Ghibli movies in which witches appear, such as 'Witch Delivery Service', 'Howl's Wandering Castle'. It will feature buildings created in the style of the movie world.
A series of earthquakes that have rocked the eastern coast of Chiba Prefecture and related areas over the past week are believed to be related to a phenomenon known as "slow slip" of tectonic plates. The phenomenon has prompted a government commission to warn of the possibility of additional "strong tremors" in the coming days. Three earthquakes with an intensity of 4 on Japan's seismic intensity scale, as well as four with intensity...
