Ainoshima Cat Island
It’s no secret that just being near cats can be therapeutic. Cat cafes in Japan are great places to relax and play with cats indoors,…
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Learn How To Make A Delicious Bowl Of Ramen At El Dorado In Tokyo!
If you are as big of a fan of ramen as Brian from Ramen Adventures, and you happen to be in Tokyo, you can now…
Some Of Japan’s Best And Brightest Bento Are Waiting For You At A Tokyo Department Store
Japanese bento, traditional home-packed or take out lunch boxes, have become well known around the world thanks not only to their delicious and varied contents,…
Cold Stone Creamery Japan Combines Soft Serve And Cotton Candy In Divine New Flavor
Japan is a treasure chest of original flavors that can only be enjoyed in the country, and now, Cold Stone Creamery in Japan has released…
This Monster Large Fan Event In Kanazawa’s Tatemachi Street Is A Cultural Treat For Lucky Travelers
The city of Kanazawa’s Tatemachi Street is already a renowned shopping district and sightseeing area for travelers both foreign and domestic, but it’s now set…
Black Eggs and The Active Volcanic Valley of Owakudani
Owakudani is an active volcanic valley in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture, just outside of the Tokyo metropolitan area. Looking around, you may feel as though you’ve…
5 Must See Japanese Animal Hotspots
Normally if you want to see animals you have to visit a zoo, circus or go camping. But Japan has a variety of hot spots…
Witch’s Purple Potato And Chocolate Sauce French Fries Haunt McDonald’s Japan This Halloween
You may remember when the news of McDonald’s Japan’s chocolate sauce covered French fries, or the “McChoco Potato” (fries are called “Fried potato” in Japanese),…
Japanese Train Conductor Apologizes To Passengers For “Having So Many Foreigners On Board”
The Nankai Electric Railway has come under scrutiny in recent days after one of its conductors on a train bound for Kansai International Airport on…
Be A Work Of Art In Van Gogh And Death Note Face Packs
Van Gogh and Death Note face packs are the newest designs from Isshindo‘s Design Face Pack collection, both of which will be making a special…
Famous Japanese Artworks Painted On Store Shutters At Kyoto’s Unique Night Museum
One work of art can be appreciated in a plethora of ways, especially when it’s seen in a completely different light — literally. Giving art…
Japanese Art Teacher Treats His Students To Stunning Chalkboard Art
Hirotaka Hamasaki’s students sure must feel lucky. The Nara-based art teacher and graphic designer has a wonderful habit of decorating his chalkboard with beautifully detailed…
If You’re Not Big On Wasabi, Make Sure You’ve Had The Real Thing!
As general knowledge of Japanese food is expanding around the world (and even in Japan), there seems to be a better understanding about dishes and…
The New Death Note Book Is So Thick It Could Wipe Out A Segment Of The Population
In commemoration of the famous manga series, Death Note has been revived in Japan in the form of a 2,400 page and 8 centimeters thick…
Get The Japanese Matsuri Experience Through Dramatic 3D Sound
It’s common to see video footage of the myriad matsuri (Japanese festivals) held throughout the country. But equally important as their visual aspects — the…