10 February 2022
7 Best Japanese Baby Products Made in Japan
One of the most common comments I've seen at major online shops is, "I trust anything that is made in Japan, including stuff for babies." The quality of Japanese products already has a…
11 March 2022
Kappabashi Street – the world largest cookware market
Looking for souvenirs to surprise your friends back home? Or having trouble finding the right cooking knife? Then, head to Kappabashi Street (かっぱ橋道具街, Kappabashi Dōgugai), Kappabashi Street - the world…
2 February 2022
Furoshiki – Traditional Gift Wrapping Cloth of Japan
For the next few minutes or so, they'd keep apologizing that the gift was crappy, while putting away their furoshiki. Their furoshiki often had their family name or kamon (family emblem) embroidered…
23 January 2022
Tokyo Hosts Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and His Large Delegation
King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz al-Saud of Saudi Arabia and his large delegation of over 1,000 began a four-day Japan visit on Sunday 12 March. This is the first trip to…
16 February 2022
Fuchu – Tokyo’s best kept secret
Minamoto no Yoshiie There is so much written about Tokyo's major tourist destinations. But there is more to this metropolis than its 23 wards. Today we'll take you to Fuchu…
8 April 2022
Yakult, one of the most beloved drinks in Japan!
Try Yakult, one of the most beloved drinks in Japan! They are highly nutritious, but unlike other healthy drinks, they are sweet and fun to drink! Yakult is becoming popular…
1 March 2023
Top 10 Japanese Eye Drops in 2023
During cold and dry season, we take pretty good care of our skin and hair. But how about our eyes? Actually, Japanese people pay a lot of attention to eye…
19 February 2022
Living in Tokyo as a Foreigner
I love living in Tokyo. My partner is Japanese and we had been married in Australia for seven years before moving to Tokyo two years ago. I still love every second when…
25 January 2022
Top 5 Japanese Best Collagen Supplements in 2022 Japanese Women’s Beauty Secrets Revealed
Collagen, collagen and more collagen. It's an open secret that Japanese women are crazy about consuming collagen to keep their skin youthful or in their words, "puru puru". When you…
29 January 2022
Meiji’s Kinokono Yama’s new flavour coming soon!
New snack product: Meiji's chocolate snack, Kinokono Yama, has been a big hit in Japan since 1975. As part of its 40th year anniversary, they are introducing a new variety…
6 April 2022
Tsunahachi – A Tempura Heaven in Shinjuku
Tsunahachi – A Tempura Heaven in Shinjuku Looking for a good place to have lunch in Shinjuku? Try Tsunahachi - A Tempura Heaven in Shinjuku (新宿つな八) if you are into…
15 March 2022
We’re launching a new high-end Japanese tea shop
We're happy to announce the launch of Japanese tea shop “OCHASKI”. ‘Ocha’ means ‘tea’ and ‘ski’ means ‘I like’ in Japanese. All products are sourced from family-run tea growers in…
19 March 2022
The Beauty of Daifuku Sweets
You'll see many different kinds of sweets while in Japan, but you should definitely try the beauty of Daifuku sweets, one of the most traditional confectionaries. It's a mochi (a…
3 February 2022
Iwate is Japanese Hidden Gems
Iwate is one of the six prefectures located in Tohoku, the huge northern expanse of Japan's mainland Honshu. Described as 'Japan's best kept secret', Tohoku was not necessarily on the itinerary of most international…
19 April 2022
Kagurazaka Vol.1 – Lunch in Small Kyoto in Tokyo
Kagurazaka Street Love Kyoto? Then you'll definitely love Kagurazaka, aka small Kyoto in Tokyo. Located near Edo Castle, Kagurazaka became a hub of geisha houses and restaurants centuries ago - some…
11 April 2022
Win Free Japanese Sakura Hamper Giveaway
2017 Sakura season has arrived in Japan! Mankai (full blossom) is expected to happen in a week or so in Tokyo, but as expected, everyone is talking about when and…
18 March 2022
Takaski tries the latest Kinokono Yama – kinako flavour!
For all Kinokono Yama fans, here is the latest version - Kinoko flavour and Takaski tries the latest Kinokono Yama - kinako flavour! Meiji has just introduced this new flavour, and…
21 February 2022
How to Achieve a Successful Business Trip to Japan
Are you a business owner wanting to visit Japan to purchase products for your business back home? Has your boss just told you that you need to go to Japan to…
2 April 2022
Top 5 Most Popular Japanese Skincare Products
Made in Japan skincare products are increasingly popular overseas. In Australia, for example, women from all kinds of backgrounds are interested in learning about Japanese skincare items. Shops selling Japanese…
