Gourmet Guide: Top 5 places to eat and drink in Hirosaki Aomori
Hirosaki is a beautiful city, full of tradition and very famous having the most superb scenery in spring offered by the thousands of sakura trees…
Garrett Popcorn Japan Debut Matcha Truffle Caramel Crisp Flavour as Gourmet New Year Snack
Garrett, a ‘gourmet’ popcorn brand, was first established in Chicago, but it has exploded in popularity in the land of the rising sun. In recent…
What are “Kisei Blues” and why Housewives refuse to visit their in-laws during Holidays?
When getting married, visiting your in-laws becomes something normal and in Japan, that is no exception. Returning home/帰省(kisei) during holidays, especially, should be something relaxing…
Japanese Bakery Serves Up Fluffy And Sweet Mt. Fuji Bread
Japanese bakeries often offer a wide variety of flavored breads, but sometimes its the shape of the loaf that steals the show, as seen recently…
Japanese Giant Hornets: So Dangerous that Suzume Bachi Hunters Must Hunt Them!
We all know that wasps are the most aggressive type of bees and due to anaphylactic shock, an allergic symptom caused by their sting, wasps…
Traditional Japanese Food of New Year’s: The meaning of Ozoni and Osechi Ryori
Osechi Ryori are traditional dishes enjoyed by Japanese people during New Year’s and consists of various foods packed in jubako, boxes similar to the bento…
Japanese Voices: YuNi no All Night Nippon i – Episode 29
Japanese Voices 日本語のままクールジャパン is a regular series designed for learners of Japanese to enjoy real Japanese language programming from Nippon Broadcasting System, one of the…
Upcoming Fuji TV Dramas: “Absolute Zero 4” & “Alive: Dr. Kokoro, The Medical Oncologist”
If you’re a fan of Japanese TV dramas, then you surely know that Fuji Television has excellent dramas airing on Mondays at 9 PM and…
The Must-Have Kawaii And Very Efficient 100-Yen Items for New Year’s Ōsōji (Big Cleaning)
One big event before welcoming Toshigami-sama 年神様 (the Year God that comes to every New Year’s Eve to bring fortune and good luck for the…
Japan Guide: Visit Otaru during winter
Otaru is a small city located in Hokkaido Prefecture and you can get there in around thirty minutes from Sapporo Station, using the rapid line….
Square Enix Cafe in Akihabara to Close in January 2020
Shocking Announcement by Square Enix Square Enix has just announced that their cafe in Akihabara, Tokyo, will close on January 17, 2020. Official Announcement by…
How Japan Is Complimenting Itself Away from Burnout And Career Fatigue
In recent years, several companion services and products have popped up in Japan. There is a wide variety. Companion robots and AI devices are entering…
Japan’s Healthy Rice Gelato Puts Dessert Back on the Menu for Vegans
The perfect way to end any meal, any experience even, is with an ice cream. This is a tenant most Japanese restaurants firmly believe, choosing…
Have a wild day out at Akiyoshidai Safari Land
With all the cat, dog, pig, squirrel and bird cafes dotted around Tokyo, it is easy to see that Japan has a little bit of…
Pokemon Center Tokyo Bay Tempt Trainers Out to Chiba with Giant Surfer Pikachu and Pikachu Parade
Often, one of the priorities for tourists visiting Tokyo is a pilgrimage to the Pokemon Center. The fabled dream destination of our childhood has several…