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.
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FOOD
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…
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
You Can Write These Japanese Loan Words in Kanji (But Probably Shouldn’t)
We typically write them in katakana now - but these Japanese words originally had kanji. How many of these can YOU read?
LAW & CRIME
50 Years On the Lam: Kirishima Satoshi, Japanese Bombing Suspect, Dies in Hospital
Kirishima Satoshi, a member of a notorious '70s terrorist group, may have finally been found after nearly 5 decades in hiding.
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
Tako! How Did “Octopus” Become a Japanese Insult?
Did someone just call you an "octopus"? How "tako" became both a fish and an insult in Japanese (spoiler alert: it involves…
TRAVEL
Cherry Blossom Viewing: How to Prepare (Despite Climate Change) – UPDATED with 2024 Forecast
Climate change is making it harder to plan for cherry blossom viewing in Japan than ever. Here's what you need to know…
NEWS
Ghost Train: Check Out Tokyo’s Five Least-Used Subway Stations
Tokyo's subways transport millions of people every day. But there are a few stations that almost no one is using. Here's what…
LAW & CRIME
Review: “The Last Yakuza” – Jake Adelstein’s Wide-Ranging, Personal History of the Yakuza
After fourteen years, Jake Adelstein is back with a new full-length book on Japanese organized crime. The Last Yakuza was worth the…