Saizeriwhatnow? For many years now, Saizeriya has been the undisputed king of unbelievably cheap and questionably Italian food. As long as you’re not picky about authenticity and appreciate good-tasting food at a... Read more »

Yes, fugu can kill you with its poison, but this one might kill us with cuteness. Feline lovers in Japan are getting set to celebrate the quasi-holiday of Cat Day later this... Read more »

Japan is pissed off about the off-piste skiing. Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost, coldest, and snowiest prefecture, boasts world-class skiing and snowboarding venues. That’s not just an expression, either, as Hokkaido really does draw... Read more »

Shokupan is arguably the marmite of the bread scene in Japan—at least it is to many of the country’s international residents. Also known as Japanese milk bread, rows of neatly packaged plump... Read more »

The thickness we love with the convenience we crave. As a nation, Japan has next to no fear of carbohydrates, with rice and noodles being major building blocks of most people’s diets.... Read more »

Says he remembers parking his car, but can’t remember the exact date he did it anymore. Because many Japanese apartments and condominiums don’t have their own attached parking spaces, it’s common for... Read more »

What sounds like a crime against food, turned out to be a cute and delicious surprise. With Valentine’s Day just a few days away, it’s time to start thinking about what to... Read more »

It’s a gray area in terms of travel etiquette, but JR has a clear stance on the topic. Japan is very committed to the idea that it’s important to be considerate to... Read more »

Mister Donut is Japan’s most broadly loved donut chain, but this kind of behavior is more divisive. Recently, a debate broke out online in Japan regarding Mister Donut. The topic wasn’t whether... Read more »