If you want to cut to the heart of Japanese cuisine, drop your ultra-sharp knife and pick up a ladle. The Japanese chef’s most essential, loyal assistant is called dashi....
Mother’s Day is right around the corner, which means it’s time to treat the mom in your life to a day of luxury and relaxation. Bokksu’s Classic Bokksu Box is...
Sure, you could brew a cup of tea by adding a tea bag into hot water. Though, if you're in Japan, you may get a few odd looks! Japan has...
When you appreciate the cuisine of Japan, you can’t help but gradually learn about the varied geography and history of the archipelago. However, without knowing all the names of Japanese...
Regardless of where you travel, you'll find that each culture and destination has its own set of holidays and traditions. Japan, in particular, has many interesting and unique holidays that...
It all started with an online image of a tray of adorable hamsters in 2016. As with most viral content, the internet quickly labeled it Japanese hamster bread. This baking...
It’s time to upgrade your packed lunch with a Japanese bento box! If you didn’t know, bento is a single-serving take out meal, usually lunch, that’s been prepared, packed, and...
Claw machines are some of the most challenging arcade games and the most addicting! While some may say these machines are rigged, we say it's all fun and games. In...
What is Dagashi? You might be old enough to remember those retro candies you could buy for a quarter at the corner store when you were young: Bazooka Bubble Gum,...
Cats: you either love them or you hate them. But not in Japan; in Japan, cats are a universally beloved part of culture and are believed to bring good fortune...
If you're familiar with white sesame seeds, you'll want to immediately start eating black sesame seeds and black sesame-flavored foods. These tiny seeds pack a punch of flavor while adding...
Remember that excited feeling when you were given a few quarters as a child and could pick a toy, sticker, or temporary tattoo from the vending machine outside the grocery...