Spring is a time when the harsh cold weather finds its warmth and flowers start to blossom--a sign of a new beginning. In Japan, the sight o

With Spring here, the flowers are blooming, seasonal depression is loosening its grip, and Japan is about to enter into hanami season.  Hana

If you’re in the northern hemisphere, today is the Spring Equinox, also known as the Vernal Equinox.  These terms are not to be confused wit

The Carbine Club of Tokyo, in collaboration with the Ireland-Japan Chamber of Commerce and the Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerc

If you read our last article about Valentine’s Day, women are the only ones who exchange gifts on that day.  It was a shock if you’re like m

Hina Matsuri, or Doll’s Day or Girl’s Day, is an annual holiday celebrated every March 3rd.  This day focuses on female children and...

Are you looking for an opportunity to “get fit and give back” in the cherry blossom season?

Welcome to our first ever, exclusive black-tie [Hanami Soirée] – celebrating the first sakura bloom of the season, partnering with YouMeWe N