As the invisible threat of COVID-19 becomes ever more real, Japan seems to be finally falling victim to the virus. No doubt many find themselves…

2020 is turning out to be a heck of a year. The global situation has unlaid a lot of best laid plans for countless people….

As Spring settles over Japan, convenience stores retire their steaming tanks of oden, and vending machine drinks options slowly turn to only cold. It’s a…

The Sandwich. One of life’s subtle and greatest pleasures. Two slices of fluffy bread between which just about anything can be stuffed, including other meals…

Super Mario is well known for stomping down rows of goomba’s in his workman’s overalls. Soon he’ll be doing it in LEGO form too. However,…

As COVID-19 makes mincemeat out of the economy, struggling restaurants are left with one weapon with which to win over customers: innovation. Shibuya based Izakaya,…

A recent announcement from the LEGO company saw iconic video game character Mario saying “let’s a go”, let’s a LEGO, that is. LEGO Japan Co….

Cold Stone Creamery churn up and churn out delicious ice cream collaborations for their customers every year, like last December’s Sanrio pastel themed dessert. This…

Latte lovers of Japan rejoice! Starbucks across the nation have added oat and almond milk to their menus as of March 2020. Which means, visitors…

Japan’s prison system has been thrown into the spotlight in recent months thanks to the accusations against, and detention of, one Carlos Ghosn, illustrious ex-CEO…

As the novel coronavirus continues to spread, the Japanese government has implemented what many are calling an obtuse and ambiguous system to deal with those…

Ramen is a quintessential Japanese dining experience. A thick bowl of meaty, tender noodle filled broth, gulped down in dimly lit wooden restaurants to the…

Japan is home to many unique crafts. Take the cuisine for example, artfully prepared with fresh, local ingredients to become some of the world’s best…

Valentine’s Day in Japan may be unique, but like most of the world, chocolate is at the heart of this romantic holiday. Everywhere from department…

A decade ago, it looked like tea was on its way out. The final insignificant item on a menu, or a perfunctory drink given to…