5G broadband is expected to become the norm in Japan in the not too distant future. At present, 5G is only used in confined spaces…

Thanks in part to its aging population and the general preference for new houses, Japan has literally millions of empty, old properties. Ten million of…

‘Cherry blossom’ shrimp is a rare seafood, landed only in Suruga Bay (east of the Izu peninsula) and in the waters off Taiwan. Sakura shrimp…

Millions of people peer into the mirror every morning and wonder if anything can be done about the lines under their eyes. They’re caused by…

The Kumano region, Japan’s spectacular “land of the gods”, has won the top tourism award in a poll of GaijinPot readers, who were asked to…

In Japan, as in the rest of the world, working from home during the coronavirus lockdown has become the new normal for millions of people….

In an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, a lot of people are practising social distancing and doing all they can to stay…

“I got a Line message from my father…” So began a Twitter post from はるかごんё (Harukagonё) (@harukagon514), whose dad had just sent her these pictures…

A series of heartwarming updates posted by a Twitter user have earned over 100,000 ‘likes.’ The coronavirus lockdown means that Twitter user Sumo (@smm0228) isn’t…

Quail eggs (known as uzura no tamago 鶉の卵) are a delicacy that have become popular fixtures of lunch boxes in Japan. They often crop up…

Kappabashi-dori is the street in Asakusa that people come to when they want to buy cutlery and tableware in Tokyo. Living on Kappabashi-dori, I have…

Manga and anime have legions of dedicated fans around the world but are often stymied when they find that their favourite titles are only available…

Have you ever wondered how to make okonomiyaki, tempura, or Japanese style curry? AirKitchen is a new kitchen sharing service that offers visitors to Japan…

Roasted sweet potatoes are a popular street food all over East Asia. In Japan, they’re called yaki-imo (焼き芋). Yaki-imo vendors first appeared on the streets of Japan more…

Do you need a break from the frenetic pace of life in Tokyo? Looking to get off the beaten track without straying too far from…