Travel
Tourists Love Koedo Kawagoe – and The City Doesn’t Know Why
Koedo Kawagoe's Edo-era charm is attracting more tourists than ever better - but the city is at a loss to explain its…
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Food
Baumkuchen: The German Dessert’s Long Japanese History
Read the intriguing history of how baumkuchen, the tree trunk-shaped German cake, grew in popularity in Japan.
Food
New Japan Food Terrorism: Domino’s Prank Leads to Store Shutdown
Domino's Japan is making headlines, and it's not for cheap eats: A new food terrorism assault led the chain to close one…
Travel
The Shopping Destinations in Japan Tourists Are Loving Now
Tourists are spending more than ever in Japan. But where? Check out these popular shopping destinations on your next trip.
Culture
Poll: 90% of Japanese Moms Buy Valentine’s Chocolate For Their Sons
A new poll says the vast majority of Japanese moms give their sons chocolate on Valentine's Day to "save them from heartbreak".…
Entertainment
Sexy Tanaka-San: A Fumbled Drama Adaptation, a Tragic Death
The sudden death of manga author Ashihara Hinako has other authors speaking out about how their works are adapted for television.
Food
Takoyaki: The History of Japan’s Popular Street Food
It's now so popular you'd think it was ancient - but in truth, takoyaki isn't even a century old. Learn more about…
Society
Japan Researchers Make Breakthrough Link Between Baths and Happiness
No need to be shy about taking extra soaks in the tub. A research team in Japan says more bath time may…