Kyoto’s Bubble Tea and Cat Cafe is the Kawaii Crossover the World Needs
Two of the hottest contemporary trends to hit Japan, cat cafes and bubble tea, are combining their immensely Instagrammable power into one venue. The two…
Nara’s ‘Nature’ Doughnuts and Sanrio Create Adorable Cinnamoroll Doughnuts for White Day
Floresta Doughnuts, a chain which specialises in organic ‘nature’ doughnuts, have become known for their super cute animal shaped treats. The shop originally started in…
2020 Sakura Viewing: Best Bento Ideas for Hanami in Japan
Early cherry blossoms already started to bloom in Japan together with the ume (plum) flowers and the spring season is just around the corner. Outside…
Where to Find Great Craft Beer Bars in Japan? Best Tokyo Craft Beer Picks
The craft beer industry has grown considerably in Japan over the past years and has now dozens of places you can enjoy a good glass…
Kafunsho Season in Japan: The main cause of Hay Fever and Ways to Survive it
If you are in Japan during February- April and experience sneezing, eye irritation, a runny nose, sometimes even headaches, then you should know that these…
Slip back in time with these nostalgic Items from the Showa Period
Last year, the Heisei Period ended after about 30 years and here we are now in Reiwa, the new era of Japan. Time flies by…
A super-rare view in Fukui: 2 messengers of the sea god were spotted in the fishing port
A video was posted by Nakagawa san on the twitter account @toythefishing and it became a hot topic right away. The video showed us a…
Japan Sakura Hanami Guide: Best Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in Fukuoka
Fukuoka represents one of the 6th largest cities in the Japanese archipelago and is the biggest city of Kyushu Prefecture. One of the Kyushu’s main…
A Brief Introduction to Hagi Yaki
Japan. 10,000 BCE. The Jōmon era. A time almost forgotten, except for the evidence of civilizations that have survived through traces of human existence. The…
Hokkaido Gourmet Guide: Top Recommended Ramen Shops in Sapporo
When I think of Hokkaido, the first things that come to my mind are fresh air, beautiful places for sightseeing and a gourmet paradise! In…
Suntory announces refreshing new “Suntory Blue” drink range
Suntory Holdings LTD. has announced a new “Suntory Blue” drink range which is set to be released across the nation on Tuesday May 12. Japan’s…
Tokyo·Tokyo Official Souvenir Shop makes it’s debut at Haneda Airport
Tokyo·Tokyo Official Souvenir Shop makes its debut at Haneda Airport Tokyo·Tokyo Official Souvenir Shop made its debut in Haneda airport on February 22nd. The store…
Japanese museum creates beautiful artisan chocolates fusing traditional art and sweets
The Okada Museum of Art in Hakone, Kanagawa was only opened in 2013, however, despite its short history, this private museum displays a wide range…
Domino’s Big Wednesday Deal in Japan
Domino’s new “Big Wednesday” deal is making waves. Although many find themselves craving pizza and wings on the weekend, maybe you just can’t get through…
A brief introduction to camping in Japan: save Yen and see Japan from a different perspective
Ever since the late ’80s, Japan has been stuck with the stereotype of being some sort of super expensive futuristic hub due to the high…