If you want to be the King of Pirates in the world of hit anime and manga One Piece, one might argue what’s most important…

You’ll find no shortage of cafes to take in some of the tastiest sweets in the Tokyo area in Shibuya, with Harajuku in particularly being…

Japanese Twitter user こあたん Koatan (@KoalaEnglish180) regularly posts illustrated English learning tips gleaned from his daily experiences living in Australia. One of his recent posts,…

Although most foreign visitors to Japan are eager to try some of the local fare, it’s not uncommon for many of them to also stop…

Ace Cook’s Super Cup brand is one of Japan’s instant noodle giants, and it hasn’t been afraid to take on some surprising forms over the…

Often called “the cutest bird in Japan” and “snow fairy”, the shima enaga (long-tailed tit) is a fluffy white bird native to the country’s northern-most…

On the weekend of January 7th and 8th (Saturday and Sunday), East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) announced that services on the outer loop of…

Mochi rice cakes are one of the main foods eaten to help ring in the New Year in Japan. Whether you’re eating it as is…

For many people around the world, the year-end and new year period is a time of family gatherings and special meals, which presents many opportunities…

If you haven’t experienced them already, checking out some of the local pubs and 居酒屋 izakaya (Japanese-style gastropubs) can be a very entertaining way to…

Hairstyles are one big part of your appearance when it comes to presenting yourself and making an impression on someone. So naturally, a lot of…

When you’re making travel plans and deciding where to stay, what are the most important things you consider? When you’re traveling solo, you might want…

When you think, “I want to go on a trip and travel!”, what sort of plans do you make? Whether it be tourist attractions, enjoying…

Japanese teacher’s real phrases to use in Japan Now that tourists can freely visit Japan again, we’ve begun a new series focused on practical Japanese…

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…