thesmartlocal
  • NEWS
    • Breaking News
    • Current Affairs
    • Community News
    • New Openings
    • Funny News
    • Viral News
  • THINGS TO DO
    • Activities & Attractions
    • Events
    • Food
      • Food News
      • Food Reviews
      • Food Guides
    • Nightlife
      • Nightspots
      • Nightlife Guides
    • Hotels & Staycations
      • Hotel Reviews
      • Hotel Guides
    • Family & Kid-friendly
    • Photo Spots
    • Sales & Promotions
      • Monthly Lobangs
    • Sports & Fitness
    • Beauty & Wellness
    • Fashion
    • Volunteering
  • TRAVEL
    • Southeast Asia
      • Singapore
      • Thailand
      • Malaysia
      • Phillippines
      • Indonesia
      • Vietnam
    • Rest Of Asia
      • China
      • Hong Kong
      • Japan
      • Korea
      • Taiwan
      • Others
    • Australia
    • New Zealand
    • Europe
    • Africa & Middle East
    • America
    • Rest of World
    • Travel Guides & Tips
  • LOCAL
    • Perspectives
    • Inspiration
    • Culture
    • Students
    • Businesses
    • Misc
  • ADULTING
    • Finances
    • Home
    • Wedding
    • Parenting
      • Education
    • Career
    • Self-Improvement
  • SELECT COUNTRY
    • SINGAPORE
    • THAILAND
    • MALAYSIA
    • INDONESIA
    • VIETNAM
    • JAPAN
    • KOREA
    • PHILIPPINES
  • Select Country
    Singapore Thailand Malaysia Indonesia Vietnam Japan Korea Philippines
Author: Eunice Ng
04
May
2023
  • Things To Do

Mifuneyama Rakuen: teamLab Interactive Light Exhibition After Sundown Every Summer 

Digital innovation meets nature at Mifuneyama Rakuen, as the yearly teamLab light exhibition is slated to be held from July 2023.
04
May
2023
  • Activities & Attractions , Things To Do

Nishihirabatake Park: Enjoy Family-Friendly Activities, Including Sakura-Viewing On A Slide

From a giant swing with Mount Fuji views to a slide that goes between sakura trees, Nishihirabatake Park has elements that promise a fun day trip from Tokyo.
03
May
2023
  • Culture

20 Types Of Dere In Anime To Know So You Don’t Just Call Everyone a Tsundere

Expand your anime repertoire and pick up new words with this comprehensive list of the types of dere you can find in anime and manga.
29
Mar
2023
  • Things To Do

Saraku Sand Bath Hall: Hot Spring By The Beach Where You Get Buried In Warm Sand

Located in Ibusuki, Saraku Sand Bath Hall guarantees a hot spring experience like no other - by burying you in warm, damp sand.
29
Mar
2023
  • Culture

Nameneko: 4 Adopted Cats That Inspired A Girl Group’s Debut & Have Their Own Driving Licences

Giving adopted cats a new life takes on a new meaning, as the 4 abandoned kittens of Nameneko were taken in and transformed into stars.
29
Mar
2023
  • Food

JTRRD Cafe: Cute Fruit Art & Themed Smoothies That’ll Tempt Even The Staunchest Fruit-Haters

Picky eaters who gag at the sight of fruits may just find these themed smoothies and desserts from JTRRD Cafe too pretty to resist.
29
Mar
2023
  • Things To Do

Inakadate Tanbo Art: Annual Event That Decorates Paddy Fields With Coloured Rice To Form Drawings

As it turns out, paddy fields aren't just for cultivating rice. The annual Inakadate Tanbo Art transforms the plots of land into art pieces.
29
Mar
2023
  • Food , Things To Do

Cafe Cherish: Vintage Interior & Fantastically Coloured Mermaid Parfait Straight From Fairytale Land

Relive your childhood dreams of becoming a fairytale protagonist by having these mermaid-themed parfaits at Cafe Cherish.
09
Feb
2023
  • Things To Do

Tanushimaru Station: Kappa Train Station With A Themed Cafe Modelled After The Mythical Creature

If you love unique train stations, the Kappa-themed Tanushimaru Station that's located in Kurume City might just be your cuppa tea.
07
Feb
2023
  • Food

La Collina Omihachiman: Confectionery Store Famous For Its Baumkuchen, Nestled In Nature

Did you know that baumkuchen is one of Japan's most beloved cakes? At La Collina Omihachiman, enjoy freshly baked ones and dine in nature.
1 2 3 … 6
Trending
  • 11 Japanese High School Romance Movies That Will Make You Feel Like You Are 17 Again  
    11 Japanese High School Romance Movies That Will Make You Feel Like You Are 17 Again  
  • 21 Japanese Romance Dramas To Watch So You Won't Feel Like A Lonely Single Pringle
    21 Japanese Romance Dramas To Watch So You Won't Feel Like A Lonely Single Pringle
  • 13 Must-Watch Japanese BL Dramas That Will Get Your Heart Throbbing
    13 Must-Watch Japanese BL Dramas That Will Get Your Heart Throbbing
  • 25 Japanese Romance Movies To Binge-Watch So You Start The Year On A Loving Note 
    25 Japanese Romance Movies To Binge-Watch So You Start The Year On A Loving Note 
  • 20 New Japanese Dramas In 2023 To Watch If You're Still Not Over First Love & Alice In Borderland
    20 New Japanese Dramas In 2023 To Watch If You're Still Not Over First Love & Alice In Borderland
thesmartlocal
TheSmartLocal is part of TSL Media Group
Company About TheSmartLocal Contact Careers Internships Full-Time Positions Privacy Policy Advertise
TheSmartLocal  Singapore  Malaysia  Thailand  Philippines  Indonesia   Vietnam  Japan  Korea

Singapore Office (HQ)

219 Kallang Bahru, #04-00 Chutex Building, Singapore 339348

Phone: 6514 0510

The opinions expressed by our users do not reflect the official position of TheSmartLocal.com or its staff.
All rights reserved 2012 — 2023 TheSmartLocal.com