Japan’s most iconic mountain and a strong symbol of natural beauty, Mt. Fuji is often at the center of lot of great but painstakingly prepared…

The word 透明 tōmei in Japanese means clear or transparent. It also happens to be the name of an artist whose “favorite color is clear.”…

In most countries, the third Sunday of June every year is Father’s Day. Many fathers receive gifts, cards and other expressions of appreciation and gratitude…

Japan is often lauded for the efforts of those who work in customer service (which even extends to mascots), but it seems to be small…

For people who own pets, one of the things they probably fear the most…is their pet escaping. No matter how careful you are on a…

Julienned vegetables are used in all kinds of cooking. Also referred to as the allumette (or matchstick) when used on potatoes, the julienne measures approximately…

If you love gyoza dumplings and you also happen to be a fan of the manga and anime The Quintessential Quintuplets (and live in Japan),…

Around Japan, particularly in more rural areas, you’ll often find signs that say “tobidashi chuui” (飛び出し注意). The phrase essentially means “watch out for children” or…

“A vending machine that’s overly concerned with (blending into) the urban landscape.” This is how Japanese Twitter user Saho.explorer (@urbex_34) captioned the photo of an…

In Japan, cats and shrines can sometimes go hand in hand. Whether it be shrines that carry a feline theme to begin with, or those…

Watermelon is a go-to summertime treat in Japan, so you can bet that when the heat and humidity come around the corner, many sweets lovers…

While wagashi, or traditional Japanese sweets, can be very delicious, they also have a reputation for being quite aesthetically pleasing. Wagashi master Masaaki Miyake (Twitter,…

Arrivederci maritozzo, ciao bombolone! Just like Italian desserts like tiramisu and panna cotta trended in Japan in the early 1990s, the early 2020s have seen…

Watermelons are a favorite summer treat. In recent years in Japan, watermelons have been available in stores from around spring. Although some places sell watermelons…

When it comes to blood-pumping rides and attractions in Japan, it can be hard to top the Fuji-Q Highland theme park and its unparalleled views….