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,...
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...
Every year, sakura, aka Japanese cherry blossom season, is a highly anticipated event and a large part of Japanese culture. During this time, each sakura tree produces a stunning pink...
Valentine’s Day in Japan (and White Day too) In true Japanese fashion, Valentine’s Day appeared in Japan and then gradually refashioned itself over time. A Tokyo company called Mary Chocolate...
Sakura no hanami (桜の花見), or “cherry-blossom viewing,” is not to be trivialized in Japan. Like die-hard skiers keeping close tabs on snowfall predictions, some Japanese people keep a close eye...