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…

If you’ve ever traveled in Japan, even if you’ve never stepped foot inside one, you’ve almost certainly had the shining lights and blaring cheerful music…

No matter how much you love your cat, restroom time means a (hopefully) momentary goodbye. Don’t worry, though, you can at least let a kitty…

Among the several categories of Cultural Properties designated by the Japanese government’s Agency for Cultural Affairs, one is the Natural Monument. Many of those that…

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…

Perhaps you’ve heard, but it’s become Christmas tradition in Japan to eat fried chicken–particularly KFC, for dinner. While KFC releases special Christmas buckets and meals…

As most dog owners know from experience, it’s hard to keep any secrets from them when it comes to food, thanks mostly to their keen…

CoCo ICHIBANYA (called Cocoichi for short) is Japan’s most popular curry chain, and that’s for good reason. Cocoichi’s menu is loaded with a variety of…

Earlier in March of this year, some superstitions tied to Japanese legend had quite a few people feeling that something ominous was on the horizon….

If you happen to be in Japan during the winter months, one of the visual delights of the season is the winter illuminations. In recent…

Takoyaki, or octopus dumplings, are quite the foodie favorite in Japan. The tasty fritters are filled with diced octopus, pickled ginger, green onion, and tempura…

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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As a combination of a gravitation towards contactless ordering during the pandemic as well as overall technological advancements, many chain restaurants in Japan have shifted…