For most people in Japan today, there are two types of food associated with Christmas. One of them is chicken, which usually means KFC, an…

March 14th, White Day, recently came and went in Japan. It is essentially the sequel to Valentine’s Day for those unfamiliar with the special occasion….

If you’re the kind of person who only enjoys the best of the best, and you have the budget to indulge in such a lifestyle,…

In December, Tokyo sightseeing bus group KM will be teaming up with Nestlé to offer a lucky select number of applicants facing grueling commutes in…

Even when you’re going for something more fancy, canned tuna is usually not one of those things on your shopping list which you’d consider a…

If you want to eat sushi to your heart’s content when you visit Japan, you either need to have yen to spare or find a…

Early January is typically when sushi and seafood specialty shops begin to announce their lineup of ehomaki, the giant sushi rolls eaten on February 3rd…

If you happen to be in Japan over this New Year’s holiday season, one of the things you may be interested in trying is traditional…

A contender for the title of most luxurious train in the world In the world of luxury train transportation, the first name that may come…

Ehomaki Origins: Naughty Games and Nori Sales Setsubun, the day before the beginning of spring in Japan, is mostly known for two traditional practices, one…

Of Japan’s wide selection of animal cafes–cafes where you can enjoy a beverage while playing with, petting, and feeding animals–there has been a recent trend…