Japanese desserts are quite popular in Japan, including both traditional Japanese wagashi and Western sweets. People in Japan used to make sweets using whatever they had on hand, from rice and sweet beans to naturally sweet plant sap and flower Read more…
Japan is recognized for its distinct culture, delectable cuisine, and inherent self-care philosophy. However, visiting Japan is currently out of the question, as well as prohibitively expensive. Japanese subscription boxes are a simple (and inexpensive) way to explore Japan in Read more…
This lucky cat, also known as “Maneki-neko“, is a very famous cat charm in Japanese and Chinese cultures. This “fortune cat” is said to bring good luck and wealth to its owner. Due to its meaning, it is common to Read more…
Akihabara, Tokyo’s unapologetic otaku culture epicentre, is known for themed cafes and, especially is the home of Japan’s maid cafes. Maid cafes are inspired by moe, or the emotion of love for adorable anime characters. Waitresses at Akihabara’s maid cafes Read more…
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In this guide, you will find recommendations on 10 popular dishes you should try when visiting Japan. Whether it’s cheap or fancy meals, here are plenty of options that won’t disappoint. 1. Sushi (寿司) In Japan, Tokyo is the sushi Read more…
Tokyo is one of the largest tourist attractions in Japan. In 1868, became the official capital of Japan and was renamed from “Edo” to “Tokyo”. In 1964, the Summer Olympics took place in Tokyo, and in 2021 the Olympiad will Read more…