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,…
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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…
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…
Retro kitty toilet brush stand is the purrfect bathroom decoration for cat lovers
No matter how much you love your cat, restroom time means a (hopefully) momentary goodbye. Don’t worry, though, you can at least let a kitty…
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…
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…
8 wild boars found dead nearby Japan’s broken “Killing Stone”
Earlier in March of this year, some superstitions tied to Japanese legend had quite a few people feeling that something ominous was on the horizon….
Capture Japan’s gorgeous winter illuminations with these camera tips
If you happen to be in Japan during the winter months, one of the visual delights of the season is the winter illuminations. In recent…
Winter illuminations: Enjoy the beautiful light shows around Tokyo
Get into the holiday spirit by enjoying Tokyo cityscapes enlivened by dazzling illuminations throughout the capital region as the nights grow longer. Shaun Fernando, JAPAN…
Attend a special Blue Lock event in Toei Kyoto Studio Park and visit a shrine famous for sports!
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Japanese coffee house uses loud squawking chicken toys to summon waiters
As a combination of a gravitation towards contactless ordering during the pandemic as well as overall technological advancements, many chain restaurants in Japan have shifted…