Japan has a deep gift-giving culture, most often observed in bringing back souvenirs (omiyage>) for friends and families when one returns from out of town….

Souvenirs are, by their nature, destined for tourists. However, due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, the number of people sightseeing in various tourist spots throughout…

Mount Fuji, unequivocally one of the most recognisable symbols of Japan, has had its image recreated again and again, in paintings, in print, in sculptures…

With the current current Japanese emperor Akihito’s 30-year reign (known as the Heisei Era) comes to a close, the country will enter what has been…

Travelers from around the world have a habit of seeking out and filling their suitcases with the various flavors of Kit Kats available in Japan,…

Japanese Style Flavour Kit Kats Aside from the usual milk and dark chocolate that you can pick up in most countries, even in Japanese supermarkets…

If you come to Japan you have to try traditional sweets. Wagashi is an umbrella term for various traditional sweets and desserts. Apart from just…

It’s been nearly 7 years since the devastating Great East Japan Earthquake and subsequent tsunami that hit Japan, but 2017 marked the first year that…

Throughout the years, Nestlé Japan has released an assortment of limited edition Kit Kats that take advantage of regional and local flavors, with some highlights…