Microwaveable dashi pot lets you brew healthy, delicious, umami-rich dashi stock with no hassle
“Do you make dashi from scratch when you cook Japanese cuisine?” If you’re one of those Japanese food lovers who said yes, we’re delighted you’ve…
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Yokai Alert: Ghosts and goblins spotted at onsen theme park, Yunessun
Coming in at the upper end of any must-see-must-do Japan travel bucket list is the act of visiting an onsen. With so many options to…
GO POCKET sake pouches bring your favorite rice brews to the great outdoors
While the experience of sitting down with a nice serving of sake in an izakaya pub is perhaps the ideal way to enjoy it, Niigata…
Capcom releases red and green Resident Evil herb bath salts to heal your wounds
To fans of iconic survival horror video game franchise Resident Evil, there is no better sight for sore eyes after a day of battling T-virus…
You’ve never seen Noh like this before! Toei’s Noh spectacle is a fantastic, immersive experience
Noh theater The classical Japanese dance-drama Noh 能 is one of Japan’s most famous and internationally recognized art forms. Performed since the 14th century, it…
Tokyo’s Kabukichō district isn’t just about the nightlife – it has traditional festivals too
Kabukichō 歌舞伎町 may be known for its adult-oriented nightlife, but September is festival season in the district. The festivals started out as a way to…
Shinjuku: the humble beginnings of Tokyo’s most dynamic sub-city
Rather than a city with a centre, it is more helpful to think of Tokyo as a ring, with at least five sub-cities dotted on…
Fukurokuju: the Lucky God with the very long head
According to Japanese mythology, there are Seven Lucky Gods. You may have seen them aboard the Takarabune (宝船 Treasure Ship), sailing from heaven bound for…
Haagen Daz teases us with their autumn-release Chestnut Tart Ice Bar
Autumn is almost here, but that doesn’t mean that the heat is going away (just yet). What it does mean though, is the reintroduction of…
Test your courage on this suspended viewing platform of Mt. Fuji and Kawaguchiko
With a summit height of 3,776 meters, it’s hard to pass through Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures without taking a peek at Mt. Fuji. As Japan’s…
Animal donut specialty shop Ikumimama branches out to wagashi with new cat face dorayaki
A dorayaki is a type of Japanese sweet that’s simple but beloved by many across the country. It’s typically made with two pancake-like mini cakes…
These adorable Japanese hand towels come with finger puppets of aquatic animals
Japan loves aquatic animals and anything that’s inspired by them, like these aquatic-themed tea bags and spoons. And honestly, with how cute some of them…
Paper cutouts by these Japanese artists are surprisingly beautiful and detailed
Thirsty? Well, here’s a bottle of water… Or maybe not… While the header image above looks almost lifelike, it is actually the all-too-detailed cutout of…
Vending machine has frozen versions of Japanese ramen featured in the Michelin Guide
Japan isn’t shy when it comes to stretching the limits of what you can buy in vending machines. From the convenient (vending machines dispensing masks…
Japanese Cat Catches Cicada
Japan’s summer is known to be sweltering, especially in July and August. It can be uncomfortable for tourists not acclimated to the high humidity, but…