You've probably seen that classic episode of The Simpsons where Homer goes to a Japanese restaurant and eats fugu, a...[ Click to read more ]
Along with rice, noodles are a staple of the Japanese diet and central to everyday life, from quick lunches to...[ Click to read more ]
Each year, on the third of February, harried fathers across Japan put on paper demon masks and are pelted with...[ Click to read more ]
Everyone knows that Japan is sake country, and when we arrive, we are all desperate to indulge in the traditional...[ Click to read more ]
Valentine's Day is nearly upon us, and in Japan, that means just one thing: chocolate. Now, everyone knows that here...[ Click to read more ]
One of the cutest and most unique recent trends in Japan is the cat cafe, where one can enjoy a...[ Click to read more ]
Also referred to as the Way of Tea, the Japanese tea ceremony elevates the preparation and presentation of 'macha,' or...[ Click to read more ]
You may not know the Odaiba district by name before coming to Japan. Still, you have undoubtedly seen its various...[ Click to read more ]
Of course, you know about Japan’s national sport, sumo. If not, then here are a few ways to familiarize yourself with...[ Click to read more ]
Kobe may only be a small city, but it’s packed with fascinating museums. Many are well known, but there are...[ Click to read more ]