FOOD
Tsukudani: The Fishy Preserves that Saved a Shogun
June 29th is "Tsukudani Day," a minor holiday for the fish-and-seaweed dish. It's also the food that saved shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu's life.
shizuoka prefecture
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FOOD
TRAVEL
Cautions Against “Bullet Climbing” as Mt. Fuji Season Starts
Mt. Fuji climbing season is about to start - and officials are warning against the dangers of "bullet climbing".
TECHNOLOGY
Japanese Company Shows Off New Hoverbike at Motor Show
A Japanese technology startup turned heads with its new hoverbike at the Detroit Motor Show. Just don't look at the price tag...
LIVING IN JAPAN
Tornadoes in Japan: A Rotating Rarity?
Tornadoes are far from the first natural disaster one thinks of in association with Japan - yet they occur more often than…
FOOD
Wasabi Kit Kat: Disgusting? Or Delicious?
You probably know wasabi as the spicy, sinus-clearing green paste that goes on sushi. But would you ever pair it with chocolate?
ENTERTAINMENT
Remembering Sakura Momoko, The Creator of Chibi Maruko-chan
The life of the legendary cartoonist and essayist Sakura Momoko was one of juxtaposition between traditional and modern Japan. A look back…