Ehomaki: Unraveling The Giant Sushi Roll Phenomenon
Ehomaki Origins: Naughty Games and Nori Sales Setsubun, the day before the beginning of spring in Japan, is mostly known for two traditional practices, one…
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Go Glamping Japanese Style With This Traditional Japanese Hotel Room On Wheels
Most tourists who visit Japan want to spend at least one night in a traditional Japanese hotel and eat at a traditional Japanese restaurant to…
Employment Agency’s Hi-Tech “Photo Booth” Prints Resume Of Your Future Self
Photo booths in Japan can not only print out photos in various sizes (passport, ID, etc.) and formats (stickers, for example), some of them also…
Tokyo Hit By Heaviest Snow Storm In Four Years And Some Actually Enjoyed It
Tokyo suffered Monday night as a winter storm dropped anywhere from 10 to 20 centimeters of snow in the city, the largest snowfall in a…
Japanese May Want To Say Sayonara to Stifling Sneezes, Report Reveals
According to Japanese etiquette, any physiological manifestation which draws attention to oneself should be repressed to the extent possible. For example, spitting and blowing one’s…
‘Unforgivable Moomin’ is Possibly Japanese Hashtag of the Year After Surprise Appearance in University Entrance Exam
Last weekend, students in Japan were left wondering if their future dreams had been dashed due to the inexplicable appearance of Moomin in their exam…
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The Geishas of Kyoto’s Gion District Gather For A Flamboyant New Year Ceremony [Video]
Geishas and maikos (apprentice geishas) in the hanamachi entertainment quarters of Gion and Pontocho gathered on January 7 to participate in a yearly ceremony to…
Town Goes on Frantic Fishhunt For Lethally Poisonous Fugu Erroneously Sold By Supermarket
Considered a delicacy in Japan, fugu, also known as pufferfish or blowfish, can only be prepared by chefs who have obtained a special permit to…
10% Pay Cut For Teacher Who Repeatedly Spat On and Slapped Students’ Faces
The behavior of Japanese middle and high school teachers has come under fire in recent years, especially in terms of what many see as excessive…
Kyoto Gastropub Kiyamachi Golden Sakaba Celebrates Showa Nostalgia and Festival Fare
While Kyoto is known for offering very sophisticated, culturally refined dining experiences of the highest level, with price tags just as high to match them,…
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…
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…
Party With Geishas Or Apply For A Job: Geisha House’s New Global Strategy
Located at about two hours from Kyoto, the city of Obama and its Sanchomachi district in particular is one of several places in Japan that…
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…
Japan’s Self-Defence Force Scale Castle for a Different Kind of Mission
Japan’s Self-Defence Forces usually occupy themselves with training to protect their country, but they’re not shy about pitching in to help their local community. The…