Deep within the mountainous region of Yamanashi, a major Buddhist temple clings to the slopes of Mount Minobu. This temple, known as Kuon-ji – though…

If you’ve ever gone on a mission in Japan to pick up coffee utensils, chances are you’ve come across the brand HARIO. In Japan, the…

If you went to step out the door this morning only to find your front porch has turned into the diving board to a new…

Whether we like it or not summer is over, and if the current typhoon downpour isn’t enough to convince you, then perhaps the halloween and…

Though the cooler seasons are fast upon us, the change in weather doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy an ice cream or two. Kojimaya Dairy Confectionery…

In Japan, people love to receive souvenirs, but where we might expect to be gifted with fridge magnets and/or ornamental memoirs in the west, here…

If you’ve ever been lucky enough to witness the amazing acts of a Cirque du Soleil stage performance, then I envy you. The entertainment company…

Japan has a bit of a reputation for okaying things that might seem a little strange to the outside eye. But what’s odd elsewhere may…

Tsukimi has passed us, and we’ve headed into the start of Autumn which means that the days will soon be getting cooler, longer and darker….

If you’ve ever found yourself wandering the streets of Tokyo with a rumbling tum, the chances are that you’ve satisfied that little grumble with a…

Unless you’re way out in the inaka, you can never be too far away from a convenience store in Japan. Selling everything, from freshly made…

As one of Japan’s most popular manga and anime productions in history gears up for two massive milestones, fans everywhere are looking for ways they…

When it comes to desserts, puddings and cakes, no one does it better than Japan. With flavour, texture and looks all on point, it’s pretty…

If you are a latte art enthusiast, then, like me, you’ve probably spent hours upon hours researching how to make a flawless free pour. My…

Summer has slipped away, and we’re making our way towards the cooler, crisper months of autumn and winter. Even though the heat is still with…