What Are Movie Theaters Like In Japan? If you ever find yourself in a Japanese movie theater, you’re in for a real treat! And if you can’t make it to...

Purple Sweet Potatoes: A Japanese Superfood Purple sweet potatoes are a popular ingredient in many dishes in Japan. Rich with many nutritional benefits, Bokksu will explain how this delicious vegetable...

Chitose-Ame: The Candy of Choice During Shichi-Go-San Each year, on November 15, you’ll see little boys and girls traipsing to shrines in their best hakama and kimonos in Japan. One...

Why You Should Consider Checking Out Japanese Capsule Hotels Capsule hotels in Japan are a budget traveler’s best friend. Basic and affordable, like a hybrid between a hostel and typical...

What is Mentaiko? Discover Japanese Mentaiko Pasta The idea of putting caviar on pasta might seem strange to some, but in Japan a version of this particular dish, using an...

Seven Unique Celebrated Japanese Birthday and Milestones Are Japanese birthdays celebrated the same way as Western birthdays? Yes and no. Regular birthdays in Japan look similar to those celebrated elsewhere....

A Guide to Japanese Gift Giving Etiquette Japan is a country well known for its gifts, but the practice of gift giving in Japan goes beyond simply commemorating special occasions....

Japanese Traditions Behind Celebrating First Birthday Japan is a tradition-rich country; everything is jam-packed with traditions, from holidays to special occasions. So, it should be no surprise that there are...

Mochi is a delicious glutinous rice ball that’s pillowy, chewy, and a large part of Japanese culture. Many years ago, Japanese people thought that mochi was a sacred food that...

What is Yakimochi?  While yakimochi literally means ‘grilled mochi’ (or ‘grilled rice cake’), the word ‘yaki’ can also be translated to mean ‘jealousy’. Yakimochi has a long history in Japan...

Japan is famous for its quality of fruit and the unique shapes it offers (square watermelons, anyone?). Did you know that the country also grows unique Japanese vegetables? These vegetables...

All About Kuzumochi: What Is It? You’ve probably heard of mochi, but have you heard of kuzumochi? Kuzumochi is a special type of mochi that doesn’t always have the same...