Food
McDonald’s Japan’s McCafes have played host to many interesting and exciting frappe creations over the years. If you’re looking for something a bit classier than…
Thanks to the creativity of various boba stands around Japan, we’ve seen the seemingly infinite ways in which cherry blossom can be incorporated into our…
The Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture offers hot springs and abundant nature. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan, attracting people…
All-you-can-eat yakiniku, or grilled meat dining, is one of Japan’s favorite celebratory eating experiences. One of its most appealing aspects is that you can very…
As a human being, I always find myself striving for some inner calm. Finding some time to meditate, focus on self-care should be a…
Legato, a hilltop restaurant and cafe with a great commanding view of Shibuya, is currently offering a special afternoon tea set with strawberries and cherry…
Pottery and cookies might not be things that most people would imagine together, but they’re both things that sculptor Aya Okamoto has found a deep…
“Crust” isn’t exactly the first word that leaps to mind when thinking of enjoying your next refreshing beer, but one company Japan hopes it can…
You know a character has achieved mass popularity in Japan when it starts to get reincarnated in numerous creative ways. Like that time Boo from…
Tokyo is home to one of the best dining scenes on earth. This is the city that not only hosts the most Michelin starred restaurants…
In 2004, Kenyan activist Wangari Maathai became the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. The following year, in 2005, Maathai came to…
If you enjoy dining at conveyor belt sushi restaurants when you’re in Japan, you’ve surely heard of Kurazushi. One of Japan’s most famous sushi chains…
It almost seems like hardly a month goes by before Starbucks Japan releases another one of its seasonal special flavored Frappuccinos, with their fluffy sakura…
When starting out on a fantasy RPG adventure, there’s no more surer way to make your mark as an adventurer than to join up with…
PAMPSHADE by Yukiko Morita is a brand of handmade goods that literally light up the life of bread lovers. The company’s name, a hybrid of…