870 Years And 55 Generations: A Look At Japan’s Oldest Sake Brewer
Sake means a lot of different things to different people. Hangovers, the perfect complement to fine Japanese dining, celebration are among the many things that…
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The Force Bridges Traditional And Casual With Star Wars Themed Japanese Summer Wear
We’ve seen Japanese fashion brands combine traditional Japanese clothing with modern fashion trends before, particularly with yukata and hakama. However, as awesome a mesh traditional…
New Japanese Potato Chip Flavor Is A Regional Specialty: Squid And Carrots!
You might be familiar with the adventurous and sometimes perplexing flavors of potato chips available in Japan. While the country’s flair for leaving no imaginable…
Enjoy A Tranquil Getaway In An Inn Lit Only By Beautiful Lamps
Spending the weekend at an onsen is relaxing enough, but at Lamp no Yado Aoni Onsen, you can enjoy a vacation deep in the mountains…
Give A Bittersweet Goodbye To Sakura Season With Tokyo Camera Club’s Breathtaking Photos
It’s no secret that the diverse scenery found in Japan can make for stunning photography, and sometimes even hauntingly beautiful pictures. However, it is easy…
Hokkaido Melon And Mascarpone Cheese Kit Kats Are Now A Thing At Japanese Airports
Another month, another entry in Japan’s never-ending series of adventurous Kit Kat flavors. Japan has garnered quite a reputation for bold and exotic Kit Kat…
Eat Delicious Organic Meals At Hello Kitty’s New Cafe In Osaka
Hello Kitty doesn’t just serve cute-looking pancakes and lattes at her themed cafes — she’s all about eating healthy, too, and she’s opening a new,…
Survive Summer With Refreshing New Matcha Desserts From Tsujiri Kyotomise
You can’t say you’ve had delicious matcha ice cream until you’ve been to Tsujiri Kyotomise in Kyoto. A store with 150 years of history, it…
Very Thin Sliced Pufferfish Sashimi Is A Once In A Life Time Luxury
It takes years to perfect the art of making sushi (or sashimi). Aside from making delicious plates of fresh raw fish, the food safety is…
Japan’s Insane “With Everything Burger” Is Making A Comeback
Japanese fast food chain Lotteria has a knack for releasing bold and big burgers that defy standards for normal Japanese portions. In the past they’ve…
Pikachu Plushies Recover Energy With Different Types Of Comfy Sleeping Bags
Being one of the most well-known anime characters in this century isn’t easy, as taking on dual jobs as an anime actor and a street…
Send Some Snail Mail With These Beautiful Japanese Postage Stamps
Sure it’s easier to stay in touch with people nowadays through texting or email, but snail mail is far from obsolete. Still, it might take…
Enjoy The Japanese Seasons At The Rilakkuma Fair In Kyoto
There are two things Japanese people love — celebrating the changing of the seasons, and Rilakkuma. But why enjoy them separately when you can mix…
Change Your RPG Job Class With These Black And Red Mage Hoodies
Japanese fashion and general oddity shop, Village Vanguard has long been known to carry niche items for just about anyone–including people who can’t brave the…
This Takes The Cake For “WTF Japan” Promotional Campaigns
You probably don’t need much of a reminder that Japan has a reputation for pushing the envelope when it comes to advertising, resulting in some…