Welcome to Koenji, a vibrant retro hub in Tokyo. Within its streets lie six unique shops that have revived items from the past for our present...
April marks a new start in Japan, especially for students and employees. Here are our 100 yen store picks to make life a little easier during...
This neighbourhood, northwest of Ueno, in Tokyo’s Taito Ward, is what’s known as a ‘Shitamachi’—or downtown—area, traditionally inhabited by the working class.
Just 10 minutes’ walk from Matsumoto Castle, the quaint Nawate-dori looks as though it’s been plucked from the pages of history. As you make your way...
Turn any corner in Osaka and you’re in danger of falling into an entirely different world, time, and culture.
Below, we’ve outlined Tokyo’s best and brightest international grocery stores. If you’re seeking a taste of home, we’ve got you covered.
This is the first of the “Kimono in the Closet” series, where author Sheila Cliffe will share insights from a years-long research.
Even though similar machines have existed around the world since the 1880s (for gumballs and postcards!), gachapon has had a place in Japan since 1960.
The Japanese government unveiled on May 26 its stimulus plan to boost the economy, particularly the tourism sector, once the COVID-19 outbreak is contained. Out...
What were the words and topics that Japanese couldn’t get enough of in 2019? What were the buzzwords on everyone’s lips? For this five-part...
The Kansai Tourism Bureau released a fun video series on January 21, explaining the basics of Japanese culture to the ever-increasing number of tourists. ...
I saw a monkey in there roaming around once and it didn’t seem out of place. That’s the only way I can effectively introduce the...