Where to Enjoy Enchanting Wisteria Flower Festivals in Japan This Spring
Every spring Japan bursts into floral brilliance, and I’m not just talking about cherry blossoms. Wisteria, called fuji in Japanese, also holds a special place…
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Too Many Nationalities? Ethnically Confused Bread Bewilders Japanese Twitter Users
Japan is a great place to find food inspired by cuisine from all over the world. But some combinations are confusing to say the least….
Savor Prized Amaou Strawberries To Your Heart’s Content at Unique Sweets Buffet
If you have spent a certain length of time in Japan or happen to be a fruit enthusiast who always samples local fruits when traveling…
Absurdly Popular Pop Team Epic Anime Takes Internet By Storm
Ever since it was announced last year that bkub Okawa’s surreal comic four-panel manga Pop Team Epic was getting the anime treatment, fans both in…
New Studio Ghibli Short Animation by Hayao Miyazaki to be Screened at Ghibli Museum
A new short animation entitled Boro the Caterpillar will be shown exclusively at the Studio Ghibli museum in Mitaka. The screening will begin from 21st…
Japanese Hot Springs Town With Taisho Era Charm Is An Otherworldly Winter Wonderland
A wintry coat of snow can make the best sightseeing spots of Japan even more appealing, as we’ve seen in Kyoto, for example. However, in…
Dressing Up, Drifting and Drunken Fights: Why Coming of Age Day in Okinawa is the Wildest Party Around
On ‘Seijin no Hi’ (Coming of Age Day) the young people of Japan who turned twenty the previous year come together to celebrate. The new…
Kyoto Night Club LAB.TRIBE : An Entertainment Space Transcending All Genres
There are a few good night clubs in Kyoto, such as World Peace Love which we saw in our coverage of the Pontocho area last…
Watch Thrill-seeking Japanese Women in Elaborate Kimonos Celebrate Coming of Age in the Fast Lane
Coming of Age Day (Seijin no Hi) occurs on the second Monday of January. This public holiday is dedicated to all the young people in…
The Towering Ushiku Buddha: Tallest Statue in Japan is a Must Visit
The Ushiku Daibutsu, a 120 metre tall bronze figure of Buddha, is the tallest statue in Japan and third tallest in the world. Despite only…
Offer Your Valentine A Taste of Japan With Chocolates Featuring Uniquely Japanese Ingredients
With Valentine’s Day just a little over a month away, Japan’s chocolate makers and chocolate shops have gone into full swing, announcing their lineups for…
Japanese Comedian’s Blackface Met With Both Indignation and Indifference Online
During a popular year-end comedy show on national broadcaster Nippon Television, Masatoshi Hamada of the famous Japanese comic duo Downtown appeared in a brief segment…
Kyoto Local Girl Asachill Guides Us Through The Charms of Pontocho
(Updated on October 9, 2018) The beautiful traditional neighborhood of Pontocho in Kyoto, in spite of its small size, is a treasure trove of hidden…
Toei Kyoto Studio Park: Experience The Thrilling World of Japanese Hollywood (Part 2)
(link to Part 1) —————— Toei Kyoto Studio Park The Uzumasa area of Kyoto is often called the Hollywood of Japan. The otherwise unremarkable neighborhood…
Kyoto Gatten’s Succulent Wagyu Tempura Joined By Wagyu Shabu & Sukiyaki This Winter
In Fall 2017, a new star emerged in the Kyoto dining scene, Kyoto Gatten Tempura Pub. Combining the fine art of tempura with the trendy…