How Momofuku Ando Stumbled Upon His Instant Ramen Invention
In post-World War II Japan, food was scarce and people stood in long lines for their meager rations. A Japanese businessman…
Kane Tanaka’s Secrets to 119 Years ( Family, Faith and Chocolate)
Kane Tanaka, the world’s oldest person at the time of her passing at 119 years old in 2022, attributed her extraordinary…
How Japan’s Elite Like Actor Ken Watanabe ‘Buy’ Their Children Top School Spots
In Japan’s high-stakes education system, the elite start preparing their children for academic triumph practically from birth. For the upper crust,…
Australian Vlogger Learns Hard Lesson About Women-Only Train Cars in Japan
“I am the women inspector, checking there’s only women on this carriage,” Australian vlogger Turan Spidey cheekily proclaimed as he entered…
How Japan Keeps Food Costs Low While Prices Skyrocket Elsewhere
As food costs soar around the world, Japan remains an oasis of affordability. A tweet recently went viral detailing astronomical restaurant…
Overworked Dogs? A Look Inside Japan’s Questionable Shiba Cafes
Nestled in the trendy, youth-oriented neighborhood of Harajuku in Tokyo lies the Harajuku Mame Shiba Cafe – part animal encounter, part…
Tokyo’s Beloved teamLab Borderless Relocates to Azabudai Hills
The new teamLab Borderless digital art museum is opening in Azabudai Hills in central Tokyo on February 9, 2024. Tickets are…
Japan Is Obsessed with These 15 American Pastimes
With the growing popularity of anime and Japanese films in America, we were curious. What American-isms have been adopted into Japanese…
Stopped by Officers in Japan? What Visitors and Residents Need to Know
A foreign resident was stopped by police while riding his bicycle in Japan. According to the resident, he crossed the street…
Tokyo Tower Lights Up for Christmas with Retro-Style Illuminations
Tokyo Tower, the iconic landmark celebrating its 65th anniversary this December, will sparkle with retro-inspired Christmas illuminations from December 2nd through…
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