Skipping the regular Family Mart buns for these substitutes transforms Famichiki into something even more magical. Convenience is obviously a big part of why we find ourselves inside of Japan’s convenience stores... Read more »

Unique cherry blossom dessert conceals a surprising filling of traditional flavours. If you’re looking to explore an area of Tokyo that retains an air of traditional Japanese charm, then Kagurazaka in Shinjuku... Read more »

There is a way to try them all. On 2 August, 1996, Starbucks opened its first-ever Japanese branch in Tokyo’s Ginza district, making 2026 its 30th birthday year. To celebrate, the chain... Read more »

If you ever attend a business meeting in a Japanese corporate office, you might notice the strict etiquette around seating. It’s almost guaranteed that the highest-ranking person will sit at the far... Read more »

Easter Sunday falls on April 5 this year, and bakeries across Tokyo are marking the occasion with their own seasonal treats. While egg hunts are still rare in Japan, the city’s patisseries... Read more »

A vital service you’ll need to know about in the event of a disaster.  With pretty much everyone owning a mobile phone these days, public telephones are on a steady decline worldwide.... Read more »

Photo courtesy of Ichikawa Monnosuke VIII The actor waited in front of a lavish set of mountains, sakura trees and the torii gates of Fushimi Inari Shrine. He stared at the curtain with... Read more »

Dom Dom turns over a new leaf. Japanese fast food chain Dom Dom Burger has long been an innovator in the art of making burgers. Whether it’s putting whole crabs between two... Read more »

Mr. Sato starts his urban exploration of Tokyo to catch a glimpse of local neighborhoods’ pasts before they’re changed forever. There’s never a time when Tokyo isn’t changing. The city is so... Read more »