Carlos Brefe

During my second 初詣 (New Year prayer) in Japan, I was surprised to see a group of people in business attire, waiting for their turn to offer prayers at Meguro Fudosan.

Holiday Calendar 2025 for Japan (Sunday Start)

This 2025 printable calendar with holidays can be used to set reminders for appointments, holidays, birthdays, or other important events you need to take note of. It's a one-page holiday 2025 calendar with list of holidays for Japan.

See our Japan Holidays 2025 List if you only need to download or print... See more

Eating out | Nexpect Coffee, Tokyo

Spilling the beans

Barista-turned-businessman Kenji Kojima wanted to get back to doing what he loves best: making coffee ( writes Fiona Wilson ). After helping Oslo-based Fuglen to set up in Tokyo, he recently opened Nexpect Coffee in a former newspaper shop on a quiet street in the Kodenmacho neighbourhood of... See more

Empneusi 107 FM

Syros, Greece

Broadcasting from Ermoupoli in the Aegean, presenters Yiannis Kouloukakos and Kyriaki Ailianou have entertained listeners for more than 10 years with their 24/7 feed of Greek “entechno” music, including artistic folk songs and alternative tracks. “We don’t confine ourselves to one genre,” says Yiannis Denaxas, the... See more