Feast on grilled eel at a historic restaurant, visit a unique “rabbit shrine” and enjoy a tasty retro pudding in Japan
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…
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Adorable rabbit papercut art “stamps” available at Japanese shrine for Year of the Rabbit
2023 is the Year of the Rabbit in the Chinese zodiac which forms the basis of numerous beliefs and practices throughout Asia, including Japan. During…
New Year’s Eve “toshikoshi soba” noodles and recommended Tokyo soba shops to enjoy them
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…
Japan’s favorite caramels are now a delicious milk tea from Lipton
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…
Attend a special Blue Lock event in Toei Kyoto Studio Park and visit a shrine famous for sports!
Do you know Blue Lock, which was trending on Twitter during the World Cup together with other soccer-related tags? 世界各国のトレンドに、また #BlueLock がお邪魔しています⚽️‼️ 世界中のエゴイストの皆さんと共に、熱狂の中にいることが幸せです??みんなで #FIFAワールドカップ を応援しましょう?ガンバレ❗️エゴれ❗️日本‼️#サッカー日本代表#ブルーロック#エゴい…
Japanese convenience store cheeseburger surprises jaded English media writer
Having lived in the Tokyo area on and off since the days of the bubble economy, I’ve had my share of burgers. The fact that…
Nissin’s Chicken Ramen mascot teases netizens about their bonus in viral post
Bonuses. Not all companies pay them but when Japanese companies do so, they’re usually paid out twice, once in the middle of the year and…
Traditional Japanese cut glass pens may be as gorgeous as anything they can put to paper
Edo kiriko (“cut glass from Edo”) is definitely one of Japan’s most pleasing traditional art forms. The artisanal glass craft is characterized by intricately designed…
Getting your katsu fix is only a Katsuya away: Japan’s top katsu restaurant chain
Whether you like it served with a rich curry roux, on a heaping bowl of rice, drizzled with a Worcestershire-based sauce, or just on a…
These Japanese ads can only be seen by students prepping for exams
Take a look at this ad which went up on December 5th, 2022 in two major Tokyo train stations: Although it’s hiding a message, it…
The real reason why Japanese toothpicks have grooves in them
Toothpicks are a very convenient tool. In addition to doing what their name implies, they have all manner of practical applications unrelated to food, such…
“It exists!” Netizens stunned by smoked Spirited Away snack sold in remote Japanese village
“That thing from Spirited Away actually exists…(I bought it)“ As evident from the caption he provided, Japanese Twitter user 道民の人 Dōmin no hito (@North_ern2) couldn’t…
Japan’s MOS Burger dips into the wild side of food pairings with controversial Tweet
Almost every day of the year in Japan is celebrated as some kind of commemoration on social media. For example, Pocky and Pretz Day is…
Catch lucky ‘fukubukuro’ bags full of Pokemon Merch and doughnut vouchers at Japan’s Mister Donut
There’s plenty of reasons to get excited about the New Year in Japan. It’s the country’s most important holiday, and families get together to share…
Japanese star Takuya Kimura becomes ambassador for Ray-Ban sunglasses
Luxury sunglasses and eyeglasses giant Ray-Ban is welcoming iconic Japanese singer and actor Kimura Takuya as a new brand ambassador, following the popularity of a…