If you’re heading to Hawaii or another tropical destination abroad this summer, you may notice something unusual about the sunscreen on offer at the local pharmacy. With some jurisdictions choosing to ban... Read more »
Beyond its impressive historical sites and delicious miso, Nagoya is also a convenient base for exploring the Chubu region. The city is situated right in the center of the Japanese archipelago, and... Read more »
If you’re a fan of Japanese food and chicken, you can’t miss Yakitoriya Sumire, a chain of yakitori chicken specialty restaurants with five locations in Shibuya Ward. They’re offering a special deal... Read more »
Shorakuen Tea Salon & Boutique opened its doors to the public on January 21st, 2023 in the Yoyogi-Uehara neighborhood of Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward. It offers a unique selection of sweets and beverages... Read more »
There’s nothing immediately flashy about shokupan, also called Japanese milk bread. At first glance, it may just look like your standard loaf of white bread — but it’s so much more than... Read more »
Some may call it crazy to try to replace guys with cup ramen, but as we’ve always said, “Noods before dudes.” Japanese women of a certain age are bound to know the... Read more »
In this week’s news roundup we report on two separate arrests: one man is accused of making hundreds of fake hotel reservations, while another admits to setting fire to the property of... Read more »
In recent years, as Japan has seen a steady surge in overseas visitors, the issue of overtourism has come to the fore. Kyoto, in particular, is bearing the brunt of it: reports... Read more »
Japanese convenience stores, particularly 7-Eleven, carry quite the tasty selection of sweets. However, ever since Covid pandemic restrictions were first introduced, their frozen sweets section has become more popular for its convenience... Read more »
Karachi – Pakistanis are increasingly ditching the national grid in favour of solar power, prompting a boom in rooftop panels and spooking a government weighed down by billions of dollars of power... Read more »