Rokumei Coffee has developed a new packaging material made from spent coffee grounds, in partnership with local paper wholesaler Pepal Co., Ltd. The material is called Coffee Usuzumi Craft, and uses bio-carbonisation technology to transform coffee...
Hoshino Resorts has announced the opening of the Nara Prison Museum on 27 April 2026, repurposing a national heritage site into a unique cultural destination. The project will preserve the former Nara Prison, a National Important Cultural Property...
The Nara Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in partnership with Nara Prefecture, West Japan Railway Company (JR West), and nine local governments along the railway lines, will launch the “Nara SLOW & LOOP” project to enhance slow...
Koryo-cho in Nara has been the top manufacturer of socks for many years, with nearly 40 percent of domestic production. Superior skills and qualities have greatly contributed to its development as a local specialty. Why Koryo-cho became a top...
Kyoto is a city where you can experience both the authentic traditions of Japan and globally modernized hospitality, known as “Omotenashi.” Discover the vibrant flavors of Japan with our guide to halal-friendly restaurants in and around...
The “Shugendo,” is a unique Japanese religion established in ancient times as a form of mountain worship. “Shu” represents ascetic practices and “gen” signifies realization. Practitioners engage in rigorous training in seclusion within the...
Japan saw its first picture book hotel, EHON HOTEL, open two weeks ago. This hotel is designed from a child’s perspective. Unlike a typical hotel for rest, EHON HOTEL is made for children to read, play and enjoy, while the parents have amenities...
The ancient capital of Nara has long been adored for its temples and shrines, but perhaps even more so for the wild deer that roam free throughout the city. After it was discovered last year that deer were dying from having eaten tourists’...