Kanazawa’s Gift: The World Discovers the Autumn Flavor of Japanese Matsutake
It is around this time of year, when the cool autumn breezes begin to blow, that we find a morning visit to Omicho Market in…
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Savor the unadulterated taste of Japan’s best “baron of potatoes” in Koikeya’s unsalted chips
Have you heard of danshaku potatoes? Following the Meiji Restoration and until it was abolished in 1947, Japan had a peerage system called the kazoku…
Japan’s less than a buck all-you-can-eat fried chicken is a karaage lover’s dream
Juicy and crispy Japanese fried chicken, or karaage, may be one of the favorite bento and bar foods in the country (so much that it’s…
Mochi Java sparrow cushions provide heated cuddles and get fluffier as you stuff them
When Japanese retailer Felissimo isn’t churning out realistic fried chicken pillow and ASMR sets, they have quite the lineup of bird-themed goods. Some of their…
Went to see “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba The Movie: Mugen Train” at the cinema in Japan
“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train,” a continuation of the popular anime series, Demons Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba had its premiere on…
This school in Chiba is taking a cultural trip to Kansai using Minecraft!
They say there is a silver lining behind every cloud. Although 2020 has been one of the worst years in living memory, with COVID-19 nearly…
New National Theater Tokyo takes part in World Opera Day and World Ballet Day
This year the New National Theater Tokyo will participate in World Opera Day on October 25 and World Ballet Day on October 29. Both World…
‘Sustainable Materials for a Circular Economy’ exhibition opens in Tokyo
Starting on October 1st and running until December 25th, an exhibition of ‘Sustainable Materials for a Circular Economy’ is being held at the Tokyo Axis…
Survey finds that 65% of Japanese now spend their weekends at home
A survey of leisure time activities has found that 65% of Japanese people don’t go anywhere at the weekend. The survey, which was conducted by…
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Sleepy cat patiently gives owner not so subtle hints that its time for bed [manga]
Most people don’t like a lonely night. As winter approaches throughout the northern hemisphere, the importance of a good snuggle is increasingly paramount. And this…
Shibuya eatery introduces delicious and warming wild boar hotpot
With November just around the corner, and autumn nights drawing in, now is the time Japanese diners start to think about tucking into a tasty…
Mochi ice cream cheese melt toast is the sweet, chewy snack you’ll want to try at least once
Frozen desserts featuring ice cream wrapped in mochi are popular in many countries of the world. In the United States, Mikawaya invented “mochi ice cream”…
Potty Trained Cat Surprises Owner – And Why You Shouldn’t Flush Cat Poop
Motimaru is a Scottish Straight, almost one year old, and well-pampered by his owner (@catmotimaru) who faithfully documents his daily happenings on SNS. One video…
Office in ski resort gondola aims to strike winning work-ski balance
In a Japanese first, a gondola at the Risonare Yatsugatake ski resort in the mountains of Yamanashi prefecture has been converted into a private office,…
A psycho-geographical day trip to the Koppakatsu execution grounds
Of the three execution grounds of Edo-era Tokyo, the busiest was Koppakatsu. It is said that 100-200,000 criminals were beheaded at Koppakatsu during the Tokugara…