Trigger warning: This article mentions “live sashimi,” which involves cutting and serving sea creatures that are still alive, so it may be upsetting for some….

Sometimes you’ll be walking through a Japanese town and you’ll come across an unusual marking on the side of a building. If you’re a foreign…

A heated discussion has erupted over last week’s episode of The Great British Bake Off. A number of complaints have been sent in to Ofcom…

Sportswear brand Reebok have recently teamed up with Japanese designer yoshiokubo to create two footwear designs featuring traditional Japanese concepts. It’s not the first time…

Japan is well-known for its food culture, regional dishes, and its variety of seasonal foods. Autumn is one of the most awaited seasons that also…

The Invisible Child is one of the most talked about and studied short stories originating from the popular Finnish children’s book; ‘ Tales from Moomin…

Nintendo’s Kirby pink, puffy, and certainly jovial figure lends itself to a lot of food forms, including traditional Japanese sweets DIY kits and the cutest…

Don’t say never to neba neba Neba neba (粘々 or ねばねば) means “sticky” in Japanese. Unfortunately, some people find neba neba foods unappealing on account…

A bread-lovers paradise Many of you may associate Japan with rice, but you’ll be very surprised when you first come here and enter a supermarket…

Japan has 47 prefectures, and while not 100% true, they do each have some distinct specialties, qualities, and incidents that lead to stereotypes. Japan historian…

Japan’s tourism industry has suffered this year due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Cherry blossom season in March and April saw parks closed to curb…

Kansai is well-known for its many interesting annual festivals. The region is also home to various events, especially during summertime. If you are planning a…

You may have seen images of young Japanese people in yukata holding paper fans and eating shaved ice or cotton candy, or stopping by food…

If you’ve ever visited Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea, then you may have picked up a few gifts at one of the many gift shops available,…

Although a clean society, Japan does have some issues with waste. Rubbish sorting rules are notably detailed, and towns like Kamikatsu are stringent recyclers. Nevertheless,…