When it comes to drinking establishments in Japan, izakaya (居酒屋), or traditional Japanese pubs (often compared to tapas and gastropubs) reign supreme, but for some…

Japanese eccentric bookstore and oddity shop Village Vanguard has carried some adventurous products in the past, including panty headwarmers and incredibly badass sorcery tome book…

With Japan’s deep history comes a variety of traditions, ranging from fashion, food, to art. But the glaring reality shows that many of such traditions…

In case you hadn’t heard, the King of the Monsters has a new film coming out in Japan this month. Titled Shin-Gojira, or Godzilla: Resurgence,…

Sake means a lot of different things to different people. Hangovers, the perfect complement to fine Japanese dining, celebration are among the many things that…

March 30th was the opening day for Tokyo’s new Starbucks Evenings, a different kind of Starbucks where they serve alcoholic drinks and food in addition…

If you’re a lover of both, the dilemma of choosing to grab a cup of tea or coffee can turn into a serious afternoon struggle….

While they might not all be that way, you may be aware at how Japanese advertisements can be a bombastic assault on the senses, sometimes….

For some, the idea of drinking home alone is a little uncomfortable. While there’s nothing wrong with grabbing a couple of cold ones after a…