In amongst a sprinkling of dots in the Pacific Ocean is a sub-tropical island whose ivory shores will lead the insouciant, this July, to secluded emerald-green coves which, as the sun bids its daily adieu, transform into inlets of fire – epitomizing the warmth, vibrancy, depth and serenity of all that is Okinawa. MOTHER TONGUE…

Enjoy authentic KANI(crab) cuisine in a traditional Japanese atmosphere. KANI Doraku is a long-established crab specialty restaurant celebrating 60 years of serving delicious dishes that bring out the best of each ingredient. Featuring delicacies such as snow crab, king crab, and horsehair crab. They serve a variety of crab dishes including their specialty KANISUKI (crab…

In an ecological bid to counter the effects of the concrete jungle, city green space takes to the rooftops. Tokyoites are likely sweating the summer months to come for good reason. The number of hours that the city broils above the 30-degree Celcius mark has more than doubled in recent years. Temperatures will hang —…

The kimono is one of Japan’s most iconic symbols, its colors and designs exemplifying Japanese cultural sensibilities and aesthetics. Lesser known, however, is that, the kimono originated as an undergarment. The predecessor to today’s kimono is a robe called the kosode (literally, “small sleeve openings”). The kosode first came into its own as an outer…

Looking after a bonsai is not as simple as it first appears, writes Jonathon Walsh. If you think bonsai is nothing more than a baby tree parked in a pot, think again. In fact, dig a little deeper into this ancient Japanese hobby and you will see that there is much more to bonsai than…

In December 2019, Watami Co. Ltd. established a joint venture with the Kagoshima-Kamichiku Group. On Saturday, May 16th 2020, they established Kamimura BBQ, a yakiniku business specializing in wagyu beef, the pride of Japanese cuisine at the highest cost-performance. It opened in Kamata, Ota ward in Tokyo. On the 23rd of June, they will expand…

Japan’s tennis hot shot is continuing a career in which she’s risen from strength to strength. J SELECT found Ai Sugiyama courtside to talk about her recent volley into the women’s world top ten ranking. When people discuss Japanese professional athletes who have made an impact on the world stage, it’s usually names like Matsui,…

Life in a greenhouse offers an ecological escape from the city. Driving east along the highway, the concrete landscape and high-rise buildings of Tokyo gradually give way to green fields and trees. About two hours outside of the city center, a highway exit leads us into the Japanese countryside, full of bamboo forests, rice paddies…

J SELECT Magazine features takeaway, delivery and mail order services. Lots of vegetables and grill dishes from Sizzler Sizzler is offering a take-away set which includes fresh salad, deli salad, grilled dish, bread and famous cheese toast for 3 to 4 people to enjoy Sizzler at home. Salad Bar at home set includes 1.4kg of…

“Try to imagine Venice or Florence transported to the tropics and left for 50 years without a single coat of paint, a tightened screw, a roof tile replaced.”　Havana Run, Les Standiford The fishermen along the Malecon didn’t seem to be having much luck. “Turismo,” they said, neither resenting the word nor endorsing it, was ruining…