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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Charlotte Kate Fox, the most beloved American in Japan now is theater actress and a native of Santa Fe, New Mexico, debuted in Japan only half a year ago. But she's the…
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…
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…
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…
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…