Simplicity is at the heart of Japanese cooking, and even the humblest of ingredients can make the most sophisticated dishes. Etched into tradition and our mothers’ donabe (earthenware pots), these recipes and... Read more »
There’s a reason why a store like this has never existed until now. Japan is like a whole new world since the coronavirus pandemic, with unprecendented advances in cashless payment methods leading... Read more »
The most delicious gacha may also be Japan’s cutest. These days, gacha capsule toy machines are becoming more amazing than ever before. Things that were once previously unimaginable just a decade ago... Read more »
With new Pokémon toys on the way, McDonald’s is trying to get ahead of the problems being caused by speculative scalpers. In what’s becoming an increasingly common sequence of events, McDonald’s Japan... Read more »
RUBAYA, CONGO – Under the watchful eye of M23 rebels in the hills around the Congolese town of Rubaya, a line of men in rubber boots ferry sacks full of crushed rocks... Read more »
The giant robot statue wasn’t the only surprise on our trip to Kobe neighborhood where its famous everyday dish that isn’t Kobe beef got its start. As an example of just how... Read more »
We get classy and cute on a trip to Tohoku to try Kuromi’s take on afternoon tea. No Sanrio character is clearer about their goals than Kuromi, who regularly references her World... Read more »
The fall months in Japan are famous for their picturesque scenery. Beyond natural beauty, though, the season also provides ample opportunities for artistic immersion. Many world-class art festivals take place in autumn,... Read more »
Refusal of sales and mobile app account bans to be implemented, following latest case of speculators spoiling fun for fans and upsetting regular customers. Sort of like how the Pokémon multimedia franchise... Read more »
Godzilla is one of the oldest film franchises in the world. (But not the “longest-running.” That title is still claimed by Japan but it belongs to a series of softcore porn movies.)... Read more »