While a mainstay in a lot of Japanese diets, natto (fermented soybeans) can have a bit of a divisive image. Natto is often praised for…

Japanese Twitter user ちゃんまな Chanmana (@manachawakannai) was visiting their local branch of Don Quijote, a discount store chain also popular among tourists, when she saw…

Both in Japan and its international branches, the conveyor-belt sushi chain Kura Sushi has a convenient system whereby customers insert their finished plates into a…

Probably in only half-jest, it’s often said that “cats are liquid” due to their impressive (and often hilarious) ability to twist and contort into just…

One of the prettiest and intricately prepared kinds of wagashi, or traditional Japanese sweets, is nerikiri. Nerikiri are a mochi-like confectionary made of sugar, starch…

Almost every day of the year in Japan is celebrated as some kind of commemoration on social media. For example, Pocky and Pretz Day is…

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter will open in the summer of 2023 at the former site of the Toshimaen…

There’s plenty of reasons to get excited about the New Year in Japan. It’s the country’s most important holiday, and families get together to share…

If you’re a fan of Kirby, Japan is the place to be. There’s three official Kirby Cafes to choose from, and the menus are brimming…

In 2003, Mister Donut in Japan created the ポン・デ・リング Pon de Ring. A chewy donut made with tapioca flour and formed from eight balls, they…

Japanese school rules and the law The fact that high schools have rules governing their students’ behavior is nothing surprising. However, some Japanese schools have…

If there’s an everyday household item, Japanese designer Michiru (@mitiruxxx) seems to have a super creative and quirky way to make it even better. Whether…

Popular Japanese donuts chain Mister Donut has found a great combination of cute and delicious with its hit Pokémon donuts, and this year they are…

The iconic Yokohama landmark attraction Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse recently went through a renovation for the first time since its opening and will be reopening…

Japanese teacher’s real phrases to use in Japan Now that tourists can freely visit Japan again, we’ve begun a new series focused on practical Japanese…