2023 is the Year of the Rabbit in the Chinese zodiac which forms the basis of numerous beliefs and practices throughout Asia, including Japan. During…

If you happen to be in Japan on December 31st and January 1st, you have an opportunity to participate in one of several Japanese New…

As some of our readers probably know, it’s a tradition in Japan to usher in the New Year by visiting shrines and temples to pray…

Japan’s favorite caramels As some of our readers may recall, Morinaga’s Milk Caramel is Japan’s longest-selling caramel brand. You’ll find them everywhere from convenience stores…

Get into the holiday spirit by enjoying Tokyo cityscapes enlivened by dazzling illuminations throughout the capital region as the nights grow longer. Shaun Fernando, JAPAN…

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Vending machine paradise Japan is a vending machine paradise. According to an article in IT Media, while their numbers are slowly dipping as a result…

As some of our readers may recall, Japanese sewing and embroidery artist イプノット ipnot (@ipnot) has made a name for herself with incredibly realistic works….

Japanese singer, lyricist, composer, voice actor, and actor Ichiro Mizuki 水木一郎, known as the “Emperor of Anime Songs,” passed away on December 6th, 2022, at…

MANNISH is a restaurant chain with branches mainly in the Tokyo area specializing in ramen with salt ginger. As revealed in a recent Tweet by…

In regions around the world where roads often freeze, safety naturally becomes a greater concern due to the increased danger of accidents. Drivers are encouraged…

Having lived in the Tokyo area on and off since the days of the bubble economy, I’ve had my share of burgers. The fact that…

Bonuses. Not all companies pay them but when Japanese companies do so, they’re usually paid out twice, once in the middle of the year and…

Take a look at this ad which went up on December 5th, 2022 in two major Tokyo train stations: Although it’s hiding a message, it…

Just like in any profession, people sometimes make mistakes in the field of customer service, even in Japan. Whether it’s a mistake in protocol, a…