Tag: mochi

Japan Prepares Official Hepburn Romanization Switch, Changing 70-Year Tradition

Japan will likely abandon its Kunrei-shiki romanization system that even most of its government doesn't use.

[Insider] Why Did The Nakai Masahiro Scandal Blow Up?

Why did the Nakai Masahiro scandal become so big when previous celebrity sexual assaults in Japan had been swept under the rug?

New Tokyo Service Lets Tourists Get a Break From Their Young Kids

Need a little adult time on your family trip to Japan? A new service in Tokyo offers a great place for kids to play while you get a breather.

Senkyaku Banrai: Why This Tokyo Tourist Trap Has So Few Foreign Tourists

More foreign tourists will visit Japan this year than ever. But you won't see many of them at this spot near Toyosu.

Sakamichi Brewing: Crafting Japanese Beer Culture in Tachikawa

At long last, the craft beer scene is booming in Tokyo. We sat down with the craft entrepreneurs at Sakamichi Brewing to learn more about the local scene.

Japan Gov’s New Anti-Overdose Commercial Was So Bad, They Deleted It

The spot fell flat online, with many arguing it was telling users to try something that's already proven useless.