Credit: IAmGoGoGoGo Sasazuka is a rare pocket of authentic Tokyo residential life, offering a grounded, community-focused charm just one stop away from the neon frenzy of Shinjuku. While it lacks the flashy... Read more »
Celebrate the fleeting cherry blossom season with a plethora of things to do right around the Imperial Palace. While one of Japan’s most scenic spots has canceled its annual cherry blossom-themed event... Read more »
A new convenience store sweet…but you need to be lucky to find it. Whenever we see the words “先行発売” (“senkou hatsubai“) during our travels in Japan, we always step in for a... Read more »
Minae Mizumura’s “An I-novel” confesses the emotional whirlwind of trying to define “home” in a place that never quite feels like one. In the 1980s, more than 30,000 Japanese nationals were living... Read more »
Goku’s putting the “kame” into Marugame Seimen. Marugame Seimen is a very popular chain of restaurants specializing in udon noodles made in the famous style of Marugame, a city in Kagawa Prefecture.... Read more »
It’s not too late to get organised with One Piece, Tomie, Mother, and Tamagotchi at your fingertips. If you’re looking for a diary at the beginning of the year, or the beginning... Read more »
Not many people know about it, but there’s a way to get ramen for just 64 cents in Japan. With wages stagnating and prices rising in Japan, households are tightening the purse... Read more »
A trip on the Aurora icebreaker boat takes you to the southernmost point where the ocean freezes. If you’re looking for unusual sights in Japan, you can’t go past the drift ice... Read more »
Thanks to the K-beauty boom of recent years, Asian skincare is growing in popularity around the world, and Japanese products are no exception. Medications that prevent and care for acne, in particular,... Read more »
The beloved Tokyo souvenir re-introduces chocolate sponge Eevee cakes, along with a collectible keepsake for fans. If you’ve ever passed through Tokyo station or Haneda Airport, chances are that you might have... Read more »