Image Credit: panida wijitpanya Monosodium glutamate—better known as MSG—might be the most misunderstood ingredient in modern cooking. For decades, it’s been blamed for everything from headaches to heart palpitations. Some menus even... Read more »
If you really want to experience nature in Japan and get beyond the tourist paths, there’s no better time than autumn. The weather is cooling down, nature is abundant and the foliage... Read more »
A look around Japan for the best places to see the country from up and above. There’s a bit of irony in that sometimes Japan’s supposedly best views are also its most... Read more »
The Big Easy Mac. Prices just seem to keep rising in Japan, with no end in sight. To make matters worse, our Tokyo-based writers have fallen victim to McDonald’s “urban pricing” system,... Read more »
Image Credit: Yuzuru Gima Americans, I am sorry, but Japan drives on the left. Instantly jarring to you, but strangely comforting to British people like myself, cars in Japan do drive on... Read more »
Northern Territory, Australia – Riding along the coast on a small fishing boat, Paulina “Jedda” Puruntatameri gestures to the point where a long, pristine beach curves beyond sight, giving way to an... Read more »
No one tell Pocky about this, OK? The day 11 November is seen as an auspicious one, ripe with marketing potential. Of course, you have a bunch of number ones, which is... Read more »
This article was originally published as “Why Outdoor Clothing Is Huge in Japan—Even in the City” in Metropolis Magazine, Autumn 2025. MODMNT, a new label by Nanga, designed by Daiki Suzuki from... Read more »
There is a reason why fashion enthusiasts from all over the world come to Japan just to shop for designer goods. From rare vintage designer handbags to archival streetwear, Tokyo is a... Read more »
Right after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, crop scientist Inbal Becker-Reshef got a letter from officials in Kyiv. They wanted to figure out how much wheat and other grains were lost to... Read more »