SUMMER FESTIVALS

Instead of wasting ¥500 on plastic umbrellas every time you get caught in a sudden downpour, Cool Magic SHU'S helps you find that one umbrella you can carry around and even cherish for the rest of your life.

Festivals, beautiful scenery, food, culture and fun! You'll never get bored in Kagoshima.

Hien Tran walks us through a moving farewell to the Kansai area, from the classic temples and shrines to the little things like festivals, ice cream, cat cafés and farewell parties. Just try not to be moved!

Here's a run-down of five of the tastiest-looking Japanese treats that have traditionally been enjoyed in different seasons, from hot 'zenzai' in winter to ice-cold 'ujikintoki' to beat the summer heat.

Here's a great selection of Japanese shoes, from traditional wooden soles to split-toed sock-shoes.

When the snow melts and the summer sun rises in Tohoku, you have to travel north!

When it rains in Tokyo, it rains a lot. We've found eight unique ways to spend an entertaining rainy day in the metropolis.

Enjoy the various taiko drummers of Osaka's Tenjin Matsuri.