How Valentine’s Day is celebrated in Japan and how much to spend on White Day return gifts
Valentine’s Day in Japan Valentine’s Day is a day celebrated worldwide and even though there are different opinions regarding it, many people find it a…
With sleep deprivation a growing problem in Japan, companies introduce Power Nap Project
I think many of us have had times when we just couldn’t keep our eyes open and have fallen asleep “on duty”. It also happened…
Japan Flower Guide 2020: What Flowers Bloom in Spring and When
Many visitors come annually to Japan just to see the flowers, especially the famous sakura trees, blooming during the spring season. The sakura (cherry blossoms)…
Domino’s Japan Hiring CCO (Chief Cheese Officer) To Be Paid Million-Yen Day Wage
It’s a wonderful time to be a cheese-lover in Japan. With everything from raclette cascades poured over your food and “cheese tea” foam topping up…
Burger King in Akihabara Makes Touching Gesture For Neighboring McDonald’s Closure
For the last 22 years, McDonald’s has served the Akihabara neighborhood from its Showa Dori location. Sadly, those 22 years are coming to a close…
Café Meguri in Japan: Get lost on the streets of Harajuku and try out the most recommended coffee shops
Harajuku is a fascinating area, very animated; full of life and most importantly, delicious food and coffee you can try out while exploring the surroundings….
Suntory To Sell Limited Edition 55-Year-Old Yamazaki Whisky For 3.3 Million Yen A Bottle
The niche but classy hobby of raising a glass of Japan’s globally recognized Suntory whisky and saying “For relaxing times, make it Suntory time” just…
The Flying Carp of Japan: Recommended places in 2020 and the Importance of Koi Nobori and Kanzarashi
Once a year, you will see Japan decorated by beautiful colored carp into the wind to celebrate Kodomo no Hi (Children’s Day), one of the…
Kourakuen Serves Up Chocolate And White Chocolate Ramen For Valentine’s Day
Last year, Japanese ramen chain Kourakuen made the intriguing proposition of chocolate ramen as a Valentine’s Day celebratory meal. For February 2020, the noodle chain…
Hello Kitty Is Now A Shinkansen Bullet Train That Transforms Into A Mecha
It’s not exactly breaking news to see Hello Kitty dabble in the world of mecha. Just recently the Hello Kitty vs. Mobile Suit Gundam saw…
Why so many Japanese people quit their job at the beginning of 2020
In January, I was watching TV and stumbled upon some news regarding bad work conditions and people suddenly quitting their jobs at the beginning of…
Japanese Pet Goods Store Sends Flowers And Touching Message When Customer’s Cat Dies
The loss of a pet can be absolutely debilitating and heartbreaking. For many, the sudden (and just as grueling, gradual) loss of a constant source…
At Yushima Cat Festival, Get Your Paws on Cute Cat Goods & Visit Charming Downtown Tokyo
Yushima is a charming neighborhood of Tokyo, not far from Akihabara and Kanda, which has retained a lot of its shitamachi (old downtown) flair. With…
Japanese Craftsman’s Cleverly Designed Toothpick Evolves A “Chick” into A Chicken
If you’ve ever played Pokémon, you surely know that if you spend enough time and effort training them well, many Pokémon will evolve into more…
Feel the Power of the Shōgunate at Kyoto’s Nijo Castle
After being commissioned in 1603 as the official Kyoto residence of the first Tokugawa Shōgun, Ieyasu, Nijo Castle continues to symbolise the power and status…