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Vending machines have become more and more popular as our lives become more and more busy. The convenience of vending machines is something that we all need in our day to day lives. We want to talk about the most interesting vending mach...

Are you a roller coaster fanatic, or just like the atmosphere of amusement parks? Fuji-Q Highland, located near the base of Mount Fuji in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, Japan is the perfect place to spend your day! Fuji-Q Highland is home to ma...

Did you enjoy our previous article? This time, we'll be sharing the recipes for the remaining six dishes that we haven't introduced yet. Stay tuned for more delicious discoveries! Bon Appétit! ➍Grilled Spicy Shoyu Koji Salmon Ingredients...

　Fermented foods include a wide variety of products, including miso, koji, and soy sauce. Each has its own distinct types, such as white miso, red miso, barley miso, rice miso, and flavored misos such as yuzu or green chili miso, as wel...

On January 25, 2024, a Fermented Foods Workshop and Tasting Event was held in San Francisco's Japantown at SF76, a popular store known for its Japanese lifestyle products. The event was attended by 15 people, including influencers and pr...

Hina-matsuri is a Japanese event held on March 3rd to pray for the healthy growth of girls. Hina dolls are displayed, Hina-arare and rice cakes are served, and a party is held to enjoy food and drink such as sake and chirashi-sushi.

Setsubun is a traditional Japanese event to pray for good health and happiness throughout the year. Setsubun is held in various ways at shrines and temples all over Japan, and many people come to pray. Here's an introduction to what Setsubun is all about!

Manga is Japan’s style of comics or graphic novels. Manga has been incredibly popular in Japan for a while, but more recently is also growing in popularity in the United States - leading to further interest in Japanese culture in general.

Heroes can come in all shapes and sizes, and in this case our heroine is an adorable troubled school-girl who receives magical powers that allow her to transform into the moon! Let me introduce you to Sailor Moon, a very popular anime and movie, not only in Japan, but worldwide.

Remember those arcade games where you just have two buttons and a joystick? A lot of the video games we cherish from our childhood were developed in Japan, and continue to have an influence globally today. Here are some video games that Japan has made for the world to enjoy.

Every New Year in Japan, thousands of people line up to buy "lucky bags" called "fukubukuro". A lucky bag is a bag filled with everything from clothing to food that the store sells, and the items are secret.

Japan is said to be the world's number one vending machine country. While the latest vending machines, such as those operated by panels, stand out, slightly different vending machines are also appearing one after another.

Manga is Japan’s style of comics or graphic novels. Manga has been incredibly popular in Japan for a while, but more recently is also growing in popularity in the United States - leading to further interest in Japanese culture in general.

To celebrate their 25th anniversary in Japan, Starbucks has created 47 different frappuccino flavors each based on one of Japan's 47 prefectures. These flavors are picked based on items well-known to each prefecture！

Setsubun is a traditional Japanese event to pray for good health and happiness throughout the year. Setsubun is held in various ways at shrines and temples all over Japan, and many people come to pray. Here's an introduction to what Setsubun is all about!

There is a square-shaped watermelon that is grown only in Zentsuji City, Kagawa Prefecture in Japan. It is imported to other countries, but there is actually a secret to this watermelon.

Are you someone who likes to shop until you drop? Throughout the Japanese prefectures there are many amazing shopping malls for all of your shopping needs! Here are three popular malls in Japan and what makes them a spot worth visiting.

Remember those arcade games where you just have two buttons and a joystick? A lot of the video games we cherish from our childhood were developed in Japan, and continue to have an influence globally today. Here are some video games that Japan has made for the world to enjoy.

In 1965, capsule toys were imported to Japan, and five years later, their popularity spread nationwide. In Japan, it is called by "Gacha Gacha" from the sound of turning the lever, and now it is sold not only as a toy but also as a capsule of various things. Here are five of the most popular ones.

Have you ever tried Japanese street food? Are you a fan of savory fried delicacies and sweet snacks? At the Japanese Fes in New York City, there are many opportunities throughout the year to expand your palate!