KitKat Japan Releases Santa-Shaped Holiday Treats
KitKat lovers rejoice! Nestlé Japan has unveiled a new holiday edition of their iconic wafer chocolate: Santa-shaped KitKats. These festive bites…
William Copeland: The Brewmaster Who Started Kirin Beer in Japan
William Copeland was born Johan Martinius Thoresen in 1834 in Arendal, Norway. As a young man, he apprenticed under a German…
The Tale of Two 7-Elevens: How Convenience Stores Evolved Differently in Japan vs. the USA
Step into a 7-Eleven store in Japan and you’ll find a bright, clean interior with freshly made bento boxes, onigiri rice…
10 Top Countries Whose Cuisine People Would Be Thrilled to Eat Exclusively
If you had to choose one cuisine to eat for the rest of your life, which country’s food would you pick?…
Jiro Ono: The Legendary Sushi Master Who Has Fed Obama and Bourdain
In a quiet corner of the Ginza subway station in Tokyo, there is an unassuming door bearing only a modest wooden…
Ramen | Business | Restaurants
Ramen Shops Caught Between Higher Costs and Static Prices
Ramen is considered an affordable, everyday food in Japan. A steaming bowl of noodles in savory broth is a comfort food…
Japanese Artist Creates Amazing Felt Sculptures That Look like Little Cute Loaves Of Bread
The irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread is difficult to resist. Now, fiber artist Atelier Hatena captures the charming beauty of…
The Legendary $500 Bijin-Hime Strawberry of Japan
In the world of luxury fruits, the Bijin-Hime strawberry stands in a league of its own. Grown in Japan by expert…
The Legend of the $6,100 Japanese Densuke Watermelon
In 2008, a 17-pound watermelon sold at auction in northern Japan for a staggering $6,100, setting a record for the most…
Yamazaki 55-Year-Old Single Malt: This Japanese Whisky Costs More Than a Mansion
In the world of Japanese whisky, few releases generate as much excitement as a new expression from the legendary Yamazaki distillery….
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