Smartphones, tablets, smart devices…all are now part of our daily lives and with the evolution in technology happening recently, I feel that Reiwa is the…

If you are searching for a plant-based vegan or vegetarian meal, Tokyo has probably the widest range of options you can choose from, but recently…

When I think of Hokkaido, the first things that come to my mind are fresh air, beautiful places for sightseeing and a gourmet paradise! In…

With the 2020 Olympic Games coming up, people from not only Japan but all over the world are buzzing in anticipation of the big event….

In Japan, you often see people on trains, buses looking at their phones and I am sure many have wondered what are they doing, are…

Rice is an essential factor in Japanese daily life and diet; therefore, many people eat it regularly. Many are not that particular regarding the type…

McDonald’s Japan has been on quite the roll lately, dishing out Adult Cream Pies and their first ever rice burgers. but their latest release might…

Idol groups in Japan, and particularly underground idols (chika idols, 地下アイドル) offer a service to fans referred to as “cheki”. They’re essentially Polaroid/print-out camera shots…

Yukimi Daifuku is a very popular brand of mochi ice cream in Japan, with the standard flavor consisting of vanilla ice cream packed inside thin…

Since May of 2018, tonkatsu shop Marukatsu (@marukatsunara) located in Nara, Japan, has been offering a very generous service for those in desperate need of…

As most cat lovers know, living with a feline friend can be a source of huge joy in the home, but also some unique predicaments–even…

Traveling to Japan or living in Japan and looking for some good mobile apps and to make your trip/life easier? The mobile applications below can…

Customer service in Japan is often heralded as exemplary, but Nintendo in particular has gained a reputation for going above and beyond their customer’s needs,…

Many found their sandwich and breakfast world turned upside down when Japanese chocolate company Bourbon introduced them to sliced chocolate. Now Bourbon is building on…

While cherry blossom season in Japan brings with it a number of sakura-themed beverages and treats, for photographer and mother Chikushi (@chikushi_22, it brings a…