As the largest metropolis on the planet, it is difficult to imagine that there could ever be a lack of something to do in the city. That said, there is always room for new activities and Tokyo has many unique entertainment and experience options available to satisfy just about everyone. Below are just a few…

Aside from sushi, ramen is probably the most popular Japanese food worldwide. While it is well known as a quick and cheap cup noodle meal, real ramen tastes much better than the packaged kind. And there’s no better place to try ramen than in Japan itself, as the entire country specializes in it. Ramen, first…

More and more beef and other meats are gaining in popularity, and whether you cook it yourself or enjoy it a restaurant, understanding what you are buying and the ways to cook it is the difference between dinner and an unforgettable meal. This article will introduce some basic cooking methods and go over some of…

Japan is one of the biggest global markets for tuna, be it fresh, frozen or canned. But with a population close to 128 million, it is impossible for local commerce to meet the fierce demand. In 2012 alone, Japan imported 247,160 tons of tuna and for countries around the world, exporting this delicious fish is…

If you are a foreigner who doesn’t speak Japanese, finding an apartment in Japan is a daunting task. Cultural differences, as well as language barriers, can deter many from finding the right apartment for them. Thankfully, Daito Kentaku Leasing Co.’s eheya.net service comes to the rescue. With five decades of experience helping to find apartments,…

Being one of the oldest cities in Asia, Kyoto’s the kind of city that could have a Wendy’s across from a 1,000-year-old temple. It’s the best place to experience traditional Japanese culture at its heart. There’s so much to do in Kyoto; even if you get tired of shrines and temples, there’s also many parks…

Yotteba, a revolutionary Izakaya restaurant, has recently expanded their menu. With the recent openings of new sister locations in Sendai and Osaka Tenma in June, Yotteba now has 28 locations across Japan, as well as an international store opening on August 1st in the Philippines. Their new menu has introduced 69 new items to its menu…

Culturally, Japan is probably one of the most different countries compared to the United States. Due to this, there are many things that are important to know before visiting Japan; both in terms of laws and culturally acceptable and unacceptable behaviors. Many people are very surprised when they visit Japan, finding it vastly different than…

Japan is famous for having hundreds of thousands of matsuri (festivals) every year, and summer is no exception. These matsuri are traditional cultural events, some of them hundreds of years old. They stem from a fusion of ancient Japanese Shinto religion and Buddhism called Obon. Summer matsuri are unique, as they have often have exciting…

History Tracing its origins back to China, miso is thought to have been introduced to Japan about 1,200 or 1,300 years ago. The mixtures of beans, grains and salt was an efficient means of preservation in warmer temperatures. Originally a delicacy enjoyed only by the extremely wealthy, it became a staple for samurai, thanks to…