But is the fridge to blame? At about 7:00 a.m. on 24 August, firefighters were called in to a hotel in Rumoi, Hokkaido, after an employee noticed smoke coming from one of... Read more »
Mystery toy chocolate eggs leave us with a surprisingly delicious dessert. Japan has a love for mystery purchases that’s perhaps unmatched in this universe. The thrill of the unknown, the joy of... Read more »
For slow travellers, the aim of a trip is not to tick off as many sights as possible in the shortest amount of time. It’s to spend quality time with loved ones,... Read more »
Yuzu White Chocolate scratches the surface of what lies beneath Japanese society. There’s a word in Japan that gets used quite often, and that word is “gohoubi“. Translating as “reward“, gohoubi is... Read more »
Never accept offers to race from strangers. Among Japanese prefectures, Osaka is especially famous for its comedy, as seen in its manzai duos and skits known as “shinkigeki.” These are much like... Read more »
When summer hits Tokyo, the heat and humidity can make even a short walk feel exhausting. That’s why so many people head for the mountains — and one of the most beloved... Read more »
Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, in eastern Tokyo’s Koto ward, has transformed from a quiet riverside neighborhood of warehouses into one of the city’s coolest cultural pockets. The mix of wide canals, old architecture and converted... Read more »
Putting a new burger to the test, in the Mr Sato way. It’s that time of year again, when KFC releases its ever-popular tsukimi (“moon-viewing“) collection to celebrate the autumn tradition of... Read more »
Image Credit: EyeEm Mobile GmbH Once you get to know them, it’s easy to see why people treat koi like royalty. These fish can live up to 200 years and are bred... Read more »
Manga is a key part of Japanese culture that the country takes a great amount of pride in. In Japanese schools, it’s common to see students doodling manga characters in the corners... Read more »