New Pokémon Cafe And Deluxe Pokémon Center Opening Up In Tokyo
It’s not uncommon for Japan to celebrate the anniversaries or reward the fandoms of popular anime and manga series with themed cafes and restaurants, as…
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Ramen Kabuto: The Japanese Ramen Restaurant With A Samurai Spirit
We’ve seen samurai armor slowly become a trend in accessories and handbags, most recently with a company that makes samurai armor for cats and dogs,…
Waiters With Alzheimer’s Serve Up Meals At Tokyo’s “The Restaurant that Messes up Orders”
Tokyo is coming to be known as a hot spot for pop-up shops, but they are usually of the pop-culture themed variety–as seen with recent…
Ukai: A Tokyo Restaurant Rich With Beautiful Gardens And Traditional Seasonal Cuisine
Nestled near the base of Tokyo tower is Ukai, a traditional Japanese restaurant specializing in tofu and surrounded by beautiful gardens. You can experience the…
Japan’s First All Female Sushi Restaurant Seeks To Challenge Tradition
While Japanese food has benefited from a consistently developing boom around the world, there are still some voices from staunch traditionalists in the culinary world…
Toriko: A Look At Some Of The Best Yakitori In Tokyo
Yakitori, or grilled chicken on skewers, are an often underrated form of Japanese cuisine. While yakitori is usually found at festivals and other informal settings,…
Some Of Japan’s Best And Brightest Bento Are Waiting For You At A Tokyo Department Store
Japanese bento, traditional home-packed or take out lunch boxes, have become well known around the world thanks not only to their delicious and varied contents,…
Tom Hanks Charms Japanese Internet With Jovial Soba And Beer Selfie
Whether it’s to star in a canned coffee commercial as a mysterious alien like Tommy Lee Jones, or to promote a new film, Hollywood stars…