Toraya’s Elegantly Refurbished Akasaka Flagship Store Is Truly Worth The Visit
Toraya: From Kyoto to Tokyo For half a millennium, Toraya has been making the traditional Japanese confections known as wagashi. Founded in Kyoto in the…
Cuisine
Ehomaki Giant Sushi Rolls Are Becoming More Expensive and Outlandish Every Year
Early January is typically when sushi and seafood specialty shops begin to announce their lineup of ehomaki, the giant sushi rolls eaten on February 3rd…
Start A Healthy, Happy New Year With These Seven Spring Herbs on January 7th
The Custom of Eating Seven Herbs of Spring January 7th is a special day in the traditional Japanese calendar, known as Nanakusa no Sekku 七草の節句…
beeat Sushi Burrito Tokyo Serves Delicious Sushi Burritos To Go In A Futuristic Setting
(Updated on Feb. 4, 2019 with information on in-store eating area and new space rental options) Once upon a time, a burrito fell in love…
Japanese Giant Wagyu Bento Claims Guinness World Record For Most Expensive Lunch Box
While one appeal of Japan’s boxed bento lunch boxes is the ability to get an assortment of great food for an affordable price on the…
New Sake Bar Targets “27-Year-Old Office Ladies” With Ad Featuring Drunken Foreigner
Are you a 27-year-old OL (office lady)? Are you curious about sake but never drink it because you don’t think it’s Insta-worthy and doesn’t fit…
Organize A New Year’s Party in Japan And Feed 30 People With This Gargantuan Osechi Platter
If you happen to be in Japan over this New Year’s holiday season, one of the things you may be interested in trying is traditional…
Tokyo Michelin Guide 2019: Onigiri Gets Bib Gourmand Status!
Japan is famed for the stellar level of its cuisine. This year’s Japan Michelin Guide confirmed this high-quality trend by awarding Bib Gourmand status to…
Used Car Dealership In Japan Receives Michelin Recognition For Affordable Gourmet Ramen
There are quite a few surprises regarding Michelin recognition in Japan, including at least two ramen restaurants, one of which released a cup noodle version…
Forget About Champagne, Sparkling Sake Brings a Traditional Japanese Twist to Christmas Dinner
Sake, or nihonshu as it’s usually called in Japan, has become the representative Japanese alcoholic beverage in the eyes of the world. From affordable ‘one…
We Found An Extra Large Helping of Curry at Go Go Curry
by Japan Shopping Now / KOREKORE Aliens We are investigating throughout Japan. My stomach is growling. We are hungry. It’s already lunchtime. We’d love to…
Try The Most Delicious Of All Japan’s Seafood At The 2018 Japan Fisherman Festival
While Japan is home to so many delicious cuisine, perhaps its seafood is the main attraction for so many who visit to enjoy a food-themed…
We Tried McDonald’s Holiday Steak Sauce and Lobster Mayo Nugget Sauces
As we reported earlier this week, McDonald’s Japan put a holiday twist on their chicken nuggets, announcing larger 15-piece chicken nuggets sets coupled with Merry…
Long-Established Kyoto Restaurant Innovates With Matcha Encrusted Roast Beef
With its countless temples, traditional neighborhoods, and beautiful integration of nature and architecture, Kyoto is one of the most charming cities of Japan, providing a…
Kyoto Restaurant Managers Arrested Over Raw Liver, Cite Menu Semantics In Their Defense
According to Asahi Shimbun, managers of three separate restaurants operating in Kyoto were arrested on October 29th for sanitation law violations. The suspects had reportedly…