TRAVEL
Japan’s Morioka Hailed as New Top Tourist Attraction
Want to do something a little different on your trip to Japan? Get out of Tokyo and Kyoto and head north to…
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TRAVEL
FOOD
How a “Killer” Pasta Dish is Taking Japan by Storm
"Assassin's Pasta" has been a favorite dish of Italy's Bari for decades. Now, thanks to one chef, it's taking off big in…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Why Japan’s Umeboshi Business is Suddenly Drying Up
Umeboshi manufacturers are freaking out as fewer people in Japan eat dried plums and warehouse stockpiles keep growing.
ENTERTAINMENT
The Top 5 “Solitary Gourmet” Spots in Tokyo
Inogashira Goro has eaten his way through Japan. Here are the top five Tokyo spots from The Solitary Gourmet you should absolutely…
FOOD
Spain’s “Otaku Burger” Draws Attention on Japan Twitter
'Tis the season for...geek burgers? Japanese Twitter users express their confusion and amusement over a new Spanish KFC offering.
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
This Service Connects Japan’s Small Shops to the World
Japan's small shops are struggling to stay afloat. A new service lets you give them a helping hand - without even setting…
CULTURE
Sapporo Christmas Market Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary
The sister city relationship between Sapporo and Munich has gifted the former with a splendid Christmas market now entering its 20th year.
FOOD
Check Out These Top-Rated Cafes in Osaka in 2022
Looking for a rest stop on your travels to Osaka? Here are some of the city's top-rated cafes according to the locals.