Credit: sergeyryzhov on iStock Travelers and newly arrived residents in Japan are often surprised at how difficult it can be to find strong, Western-style deodorant or antiperspirant. The reason is not simply... Read more »
Tokyo Setsubun is just around the corner. While the celebration officially marks the beginning of spring, it is best known for mamemaki (bean throwing), the ritual of casting roasted soybeans to drive... Read more »
If you’re like me, a secondhand store fiend who will stop at nothing to secure the best bargains on used items, you may have been utterly heartbroken by the closure of the... Read more »
The Oxford Dictionary defines tradition as “a belief, custom or way of doing something that has existed for a long time among a particular group of people.” The word tradition evokes beauty... Read more »
At first glance, it’s hard to imagine more dissimilar historical figures than Joan of Arc and Florence Nightingale. One was a military leader driven by faith, the other the mother of modern... Read more »
We line up to try one of the most unusual, and expensive, coffee experiences in Tokyo. Back in December, a new flagship store opened in Tokyo’s posh Ginza district, and it’s been... Read more »
Bear with Seiji as he cooks up some high-quality, high-rarity meat. When talking about food in Japanese, it’s not uncommon for people, in conversational settings, to simply say “meat” instead of referring... Read more »
We get on rental bikes in the heart of Japan’s biggest city and ride until we run out of daylight. Japan’s Hello Cycling bicycle rental network offers a handy service. Using the... Read more »
In this two-part series just in time for the 2026 Winter Olympics, we’re taking a look at Japanese skaters who have shaped the sport past and present. With Milano Cortina 2026 (February... Read more »
Netflix Japan, which celebrated its 10th anniversary last September, remains as committed as ever to creating original productions from this country. Over the last decade, the subscription streaming service has produced and... Read more »