Showa retro vibes in the nostalgic Tokyo neighborhood of Shibamata: Top places to visit
Shibamata (柴又) is a nostalgic neighborhood full of charm. It’s also highly underrated. Many tourists prefer going to the big city and choose more flashy…
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The current state of dagashi: What Japan is losing along with its dagashi shops [News Crossing]
By Nozomi Matsukawa 松川希実, withnews As people’s lifestyles change, nostalgic dagashi* “penny snacks” are disappearing one by one. What is the meaning of dagashi in…
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Dagashi review: We tried 7 flavors of Umaibō, Japan’s top “tasty stick” snack [News Crossing]
Umaibō: Japan’s beloved “tasty stick” Since 1979, Umaibō うまい棒 has been a household name in Japan. Literally meaning “tasty stick,” the snack brand made by…
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Dagashi discoveries: Japan’s “penny snack” culture [News Crossing]
Far from worthless The first time I stepped into a dagashi (“penny snack”) shop, I was driven by curiosity. I was on my way to…
Try Japanese School Lunches From Meiji to Heisei Era At Retro Showa Tamagawa Onsen
If you’re a fan of manga, anime or Japanese TV dramas, then you may have seen depictions of school-provided lunches in a Japanese school. However,…