Refined Simplicity: The Timeless Japanese Castella Cake
Have you ever tasted Castella before?It’s one of Japan’s most beloved traditional sweets — simple in appearance, yet refined in flavor.A good Castella is moist,…
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Nippori: The Closest Sightseeing Spot You Can Enjoy Right After Arriving at Narita Airport
Experience Modern Art, Temples, and Retro Japan Around Nippori Station For many travelers arriving in Japan and taking the train from Narita Airport, Nippori Station…
Japanese Konjac: The Low-Calorie Traditional Food You Should Try
A Long History in Japan Konnyaku has been part of Japanese cuisine for more than a thousand years. It was first introduced from China as…
An Anime Recommendation from a Japanese Person Who Isn’t Really into Anime: Orb: On the Movements of the Earth
Do you think all Japanese people watch anime?Well, not really. Though, compared to the rest of the world, it’s true that a lot of us…
Hoshiimo: A Traditional and Delicious Japanese Sweet (Dried Sweet Potato)
Have you ever heard of hoshiimo, Japan’s dried sweet potato?In Japan, it’s a beloved snack that almost everyone has tasted at least once. What is…
Top 10 Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants in Tokyo
Tokyo’s plant-based dining scene has blossomed into a vibrant tapestry of flavors, offering everything from traditional Japanese izakayas to innovative vegan desserts. Whether you’re a…
Cute but High-Quality Sound: Tivoli Audio Model One BT Review
I’m currently practicing piano, and usually I wear headphones while playing. The problem is that after a while, headphones start to feel hot and uncomfortable.When…
Japan’s Hidden Gem Film: Swallowtail Butterfly by Shunji Iwai
What Japanese movies do you know? Seven Samurai? Godzilla? Spirited Away? This movie is a Japanese masterpiece that almost only Japanese people know. In Japan,…
Try MOS Burger: Japan’s Homegrown Burger Chain
You might see MOS Burger in parts of Asia, but you won’t find it in the U.S. or Europe.So while you’re in Japan, why not…
Recommended Love Hotels in Tokyo
Thanks to the recent inbound tourism boom, many new hotels have been built around major sightseeing areas in Japan.Even so, travelers often say it’s still…
Cheap is Justice! TP-Link Tapo C210 Network Camera (baby monitor) Review
Our daughter was recently born, and while both my wife and I took parental leave, mine lasted only three weeks.After that, my wife had to…
When in Japan, Don’t Know Which Canned Beer to Buy? Start with These!
When traveling in Japan, many people want to grab a cold beer from the convenience store and enjoy it at the hotel.But once you step…
Grave of the Fireflies Review: A Must-Watch Japanese Anime That Hits Hard
About a year after its international release, Grave of the Fireflies has finally become available for streaming in Japan. I’m pretty sure I first watched…
5 Best Places to Eat Oden in Tokyo
Every Japanese person loves oden. While it may not be very familiar to many visitors from overseas, this time I’ll introduce some of the best…
Review of the Automatic Cat Litter Box: CATLINK SCOOPER PRO-X
Four months after the birth of our daughter, my spouse and I, busy with childcare, decided to purchase an automatic cat litter box. Until now,…
Try This! KFC Japan’s Exclusive Wafu Chicken Cutlet Burger
Hey everyone!I bet you love KFC, right? When you come to Japan, there’s one burger you absolutely have to try.It’s none other than KFC’s What…