This Photographer Shows How Truly Magical Nighttime Cherry Blossoms Are
Depending on the region, Japan’s beautiful cherry blossom season is in full throttle or just beginning to wind down. Either way, this time of year…
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Udon Gummies–Just In Case You Wanted To Try Eating Gummies As Noodles
Japanese candy comes in a lot of varieties. Whether it’s beautiful traditional lollipops, champagne and sakura Pocky, or the recent Kit Kat sushi, there seems…
Isetan’s Sui no Za Is A Must Stop By Emporium Of Sake And Beer From All Over Japan
When it comes to alcohol, many are content to simply associate Japan with the sake and major beer labels they enjoy when they go out…
Ghibli Museum To Introduce Studio Ghibli Food Art Exhibit And Life-Size Kitchen From Totoro
It’s no secret that one of the many pleasures of watching Studio Ghibli foods is lusting for the lifelike and mouth-watering food that often appears…
Matcha Mania Dessert Buffet Is Returning For Another Round Of Matcha Paradise
Last year, Hyatt Regency Osaka was hit with an endless rush of matcha-loving crowds during their limited time Matcha Mania dessert buffet. The buffet turned…
Japanese Railway Uses Ukiyo-e Style Posters To Teach Train Etiquette
It wouldn’t be an unfair generalization to say that Japan is a society that values established rules of etiquette, but in recent years a growing…
Photographer KAGAYA Shows Off The Glowing Wonder Of Tokyo In One Shot
As we often admire the beauty of more traditional landscapes and scenery of Japan in places such as Kyoto, it’s easy to forget just how…
See The Works Of Famous Final Fantasy Concept Artist At This Free Art Exhibition
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking computer graphics of the Final Fantasy series and you’ll know that its creation required the collaborative efforts of many of…
Send Your Friend A Free Drink From Anywhere Behind This Digital Japanese Vending Machine
When it comes to lifestyle technology, Japan is known to take it one step further than other countries. This can often be seen on a…
The Japanese Art Of The Cocktail: Videos Show Off The Craftsmanship Of Master Bartenders
When it comes to drinking establishments in Japan, izakaya (居酒屋), or traditional Japanese pubs (often compared to tapas and gastropubs) reign supreme, but for some…
Japan Is Getting A Bacon-Chicken-Clam Chowder Tempura Bowl
Sometimes, it’s hard to imagine a more hearty Japanese meal than tempura-don (天丼, ten-don for short). Battered and deep fried shrimp and vegetables, while crunchy…
Maple Syrup Pancake Hot Springs Open In Japan
Japan has hot springs covered. While most enjoy onsen, or traditional Japanese hot springs, there is no lacking of variety nowadays, with an upcoming hot…
Enjoy A Rich And Elegant Snack With Sakura And Champagne-Flavored Pocky
Originating as simple chocolate-covered pretzel sticks, Pocky is now so varied in flavors that it’s becoming hard for our eager tastebuds to savor them all….
LEGOLAND Japan Offers Up LEGO Block French Fries So You Can Play With Your Food
As a curious kid during playtime, you probably found out why your parents told you not to eat LEGOs, but now it turns out that…
Ease Your Sugar Craving At Cafes In Kyoto And Osaka Serving Cute Rilakkuma French Toast Plates
It’s a given that Rilakkuma is cute in whatever shape or form, and that’s probably why the lazy, carefree Sanrio character has so often become…