When it comes to wagashi, or traditional Japanese sweets, it’s hard to argue with ichigo daifuku as one of the stronger fan favorites. Ichigo daifuku…

Japanese confectionary shop 稲豊園 Tōhōen in Gifu prefecture is known for selling cute and unique cakes for the New Year. These are 饅頭 manjū, one…

Start the Year of the Rabbit with a visit to a “Rabbit Shrine” If you happen to be in the Tokyo area as the calendar…

When you’re in the mood for a drink, what kind of side dishes do you like to have with it? Of course, you can buy…

If you happen to be in Japan on December 31st and January 1st, you have an opportunity to participate in one of several Japanese New…

As some of our readers probably know, it’s a tradition in Japan to usher in the New Year by visiting shrines and temples to pray…

Japan’s favorite caramels As some of our readers may recall, Morinaga’s Milk Caramel is Japan’s longest-selling caramel brand. You’ll find them everywhere from convenience stores…

Perhaps you’ve heard, but it’s become Christmas tradition in Japan to eat fried chicken–particularly KFC, for dinner. While KFC releases special Christmas buckets and meals…

CoCo ICHIBANYA (called Cocoichi for short) is Japan’s most popular curry chain, and that’s for good reason. Cocoichi’s menu is loaded with a variety of…

Takoyaki, or octopus dumplings, are quite the foodie favorite in Japan. The tasty fritters are filled with diced octopus, pickled ginger, green onion, and tempura…

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As a combination of a gravitation towards contactless ordering during the pandemic as well as overall technological advancements, many chain restaurants in Japan have shifted…

While praised for its health benefits and a staple of most Japanese diets, natto, or fermented soy beans, can be quite the acquired taste hill…

As some of our readers may recall, Japanese sewing and embroidery artist イプノット ipnot (@ipnot) has made a name for herself with incredibly realistic works….

Crown daisies (Glebionis coronaria), otherwise known as chrysanthemum greens and 春菊 shungiku in Japanese, are in season from November to February every year. In recent…