GINZA Lion Bldg., Japan’s oldest beer hall, registered as Important Cultural Property
Having first opened its doors on the 8th of April 1934, the Ginza Lion Beer Hall is Japan’s oldest existing beer hall, and is still…
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Naan-wich revolutionises Kawasaki’s Cobara-Hetta Indian cuisine menu
With endless months of staying at home and declarations of state of emergencies, it’s fair to say that the food industry has for sure suffered…
As Shuri Castle undergoes reconstruction, a virtual version debuts on Virtual OKINAWA
The former palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom, Shuri Castle is an important part of Okinawa’s history and culture. Seeping through its walls of bright vermillion…
Receive a selection of sake in your mailbox each month with SAKE POST
For sake lovers, being in Japan is both a blessing and a curse – whilst there are unlimited numbers of brands to taste and try,…
Beauty brand BOTANIST starts SDGs reforestation project in Bihoro-cho, Hokkaido
Since 2017, Lifestyle and Beauty product brand BOTANIST has been dedicating a portion of its sales to acts of reforestation and woodland conservation in Japan….
Autumn illumination transforms Ritsurin Garden into a different world at night
Located in Kagawa’s Takamatsu city, Ritsurin Garden is one of Japan’s oldest and largest strolling gardens. Lying in a former river bed, the garden was…
Superimposed map of Hokkaido shows off the truly gigantic scale of the prefecture
Aside from the island of Honshu, Hokkaido is Japan’s largest area of landmass, and is by far the biggest prefecture in the country. Despite having…
Donguri Republic emits retro vibes with their latest ‘Nostalgic Piggy Bank’ series
No Ghibli fan could be a loyal follower without their very own selection of Ghibliverse goods, and there is no better brand to stock up…
See Mount fuji swing into view at the Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway Park
A few months back we introduced the Kawaguchiko – Mt. Fuji Panorama Ropeway Mountaintop Square and the suspended viewing platform located at the top of…
Space-bound kumade at Tori no Ichi Festival will ‘rake up’ good fortune from outer space
Asakusa’s Tori no Ichi festival which takes place annually in November on the days of the rooster (modeled after the Chinese lunar calendar system that…
kawara CAFE & KITCHEN gives tea and sweets menu a Japanese-autumn-themed facelift
There’s no better time to make adjustments than around the changing of the seasons, and at kawara CAFE & KITCHEN Kichijoji, that’s exactly what they’re…
Enjoy a SDG-focussed Christmas this year at MARINE & WALK YOKOHAMA
The Christmas season is a time to share love and affection with those around us, and there’s no better way to show that you care…
Cats synchronised reaction to futon dryer prompts deep apology from owner
With summers so hot, it can feel as though we’re cooking alive inside a furnace, and winters dropping to temperatures so low that there are…
Garigari-kun celebrates 40 years with new ‘Adult Mixed Berry’ flavoured popsicle
Make your way over to any Japanese convenience store’s frozen dessert section, and you’ll almost certainly be greeted by the gigantic open-mouthed grin of Garigari-kun,…
Yusan-bako boxes make a comeback at afternoon tea offered in Tokushima hotel
A tradition almost lost to time, Tokushima’s Yusan-bako boxes were once a part of everyday life for the locals of the area. According to regional…