Nibble on these cute Japanese rabbit manjū cakes for 2023!
Japanese confectionary shop 稲豊園 Tōhōen in Gifu prefecture is known for selling cute and unique cakes for the New Year. These are 饅頭 manjū, one…
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Gorgeous natural art appears in Shinto shrine’s water ablution pavilion during a cold spell
Winter can be nice too There are many things people hate about winter. Frigid temperatures and heavy snow and ice can cause extra work, delays,…
$3,000 chair in Japan makes for one pretty but painful seat
Typically when you’re looking to make a big investment in a high-end luxury chair, you’re expecting as comfy a sitting experience as you can get….
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…
Six tasty “izakaya style” tapas you can make with gyoza dumpling skins
When you’re in the mood for a drink, what kind of side dishes do you like to have with it? Of course, you can buy…
Rent a Shinkansen for private events? Give it a try!
From this month, the Nozomi shinkansen is available for charter. The party can begin before you reach your destination, on Japan’s fastest bullet train. Ryotaro…
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…
Visit Meiji Shrine on New Year’s Day, shop for “lucky bags,” and have lunch in Omotesando
As some of our readers probably know, it’s a tradition in Japan to usher in the New Year by visiting shrines and temples to pray…
Announcement of Don Quijote’s beloved mascot being changed has Japanese shoppers in shock
If you’ve ever traveled in Japan, even if you’ve never stepped foot inside one, you’ve almost certainly had the shining lights and blaring cheerful music…
The chicken so cool that Japan designated it a Natural Monument
Among the several categories of Cultural Properties designated by the Japanese government’s Agency for Cultural Affairs, one is the Natural Monument. Many of those that…
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…
“Why do Japanese people eat KFC for Christmas?” KFC Spain answers with Otaku Burger
Perhaps you’ve heard, but it’s become Christmas tradition in Japan to eat fried chicken–particularly KFC, for dinner. While KFC releases special Christmas buckets and meals…
Pumped-up Pom in Japan pines for sweet potato snacks
As most dog owners know from experience, it’s hard to keep any secrets from them when it comes to food, thanks mostly to their keen…
Japan’s most popular curry chain opens up its first bakery
CoCo ICHIBANYA (called Cocoichi for short) is Japan’s most popular curry chain, and that’s for good reason. Cocoichi’s menu is loaded with a variety of…