Season

Season · 27日 9月 2025
Collage of Japanese seasonal foods: sakura mochi for spring, kakigori shaved ice for summer, grilled sanma for autumn, and steaming hotpot for winter, vibrant seasonal colors.
A year-round guide to seasonal foods in Japan. Discover what to eat in spring, summer, autumn, and winter, from sakura sweets to hotpot.
Season · 27日 9月 2025
Japanese family gathered around a steaming nabe hotpot in winter, sitting by a kotatsu, cozy home atmosphere.
A traveler’s guide to Japanese winter food (oden, hotpot, fugu, and osechi for New Year): comfort dishes and New Year traditions.
Season · 27日 9月 2025
Japanese family enjoying grilled sanma and seasonal foods at a cozy izakaya in autumn, warm lighting, rustic atmosphere.
A traveler’s guide to seasonal foods (grilled sanma, matsutake mushrooms, chestnut rice) in Japan during autumn (September–November).
Season · 27日 9月 2025
Tourists enjoying Japanese summer festival at night, holding takoyaki and cold drinks, lanterns and fireworks in the background.
Visiting Japan in summer? Discover refreshing seasonal foods like cold noodles, shaved ice, and stamina-boosting unagi.
Season · 27日 9月 2025
Japanese hanami picnic under cherry blossom trees with bento boxes and drinks.
A traveler’s guide to spring food in Japan. Learn what to eat during cherry blossom season, from sakura mochi to chirashizushi.