With a name taken from the Italian word for “husband”, the maritozzo has come a long way from its more romantic origins rooted in Rome….

There’s a lot to see and do in the Kichijoji neighborhood of Tokyo, but it’s Great Buddha statue may be getting a spike in tourist…

The Sandwich. One of life’s subtle and greatest pleasures. Two slices of fluffy bread between which just about anything can be stuffed, including other meals…

Studio Ghibli, Japan’s most legendary animation powerhouse, has enjoyed international acclaim and enchanted not just Japanese children but children and adults all over the world….

Living in Tokyo, it’s hard to get a fix of the fluffy stuff. Pets are usually not allowed in apartments and hectic work schedules hold…

Japan is awesome in the summer. Fireworks, festivals, beaches. Fun, fun, fun in the sun, sun, sun. Except for one thing. The unbearable crushing heat,…

Both Korea and Japan have their own take on the shaved ice dessert and both use similar ingredients to create their respective treats. Ice is…

This charming cat cafe in Tokyo looks like it could be the setting for a Studio Ghibli film. For as many cat cafes as Japan…