Tokyo's Cat Street: The Hippest Place in the City?
Cat street is a super-hip street between Shibuya and Harajuku. Despite the name, there's not too many cats here! One of Tokyo's hippest spots, Cat Street is very popular among the city's fashionable youth. Whether you're a fashion fan, or just want to take a walk, this street is worth checking out!
Sushi Guide: Hokkaido (Our Top 5 Picks)
Hokkaido is known for having some of the best seafood in Japan. If you're planning a trip to the northern island and wondering where to go for the best sushi, look no further than this guide to our top 5 sushi picks!
These New Lemon Pancakes Will Blow Your Taste Buds Away!
The line outside of Accueil, a popular cafe in Ebisu, Tokyo is telling of the deliciousness on offer inside. Their latest creation is a beautiful lemon honey pancake dish that is sweet, sour, and refreshing!
The April Fool's Joke That Became a Real Product: Ochazuke Cream Puffs
Choux Cream (Japanese cream puffs) are a popular cream-filled pastry. Ochazuke is a savory tea soup that is poured over rice and served hot. Now, what started as an April Fools joke is becoming a reality; chazuke choux cream will be offered for one day at Beard Papa's, a popular cream puff chain.
The Definitive Guide to Japanese Miso Soup (+ Recipe)
Miso soup is a beloved staple of Japanese cuisine, and is eaten daily by many Japanese people. There are many ways to make the dish, and many types of miso that can be used. This guide will explain the ins and outs of the soup, and leave you with a recipe to try at home.
A Bottle of Unicorn Tears, Anyone? (Drinkable Unicorn Tears)
This week, 'Sweet XO Good Grief' in Harajuku will begin selling sparkling bottles of drinkable 'Unicorn Tears.' If you're one of those people who love drinking the bodily fluids of mythical creatures, this is the shop for you!
Epic Beer Hall With 31 Craft Beers on Tap (Saitama)
Just a 2 minute walk from Urawa Station, 'Beernova Urawa' is a craft beer specialist serving as many as 31 different craft beers on tap! Beernova features beer from breweries in Saitama and throughout the country, and always has at least 20 different craft beers on tap.
Japan's First 'Facebook Cafe' pop-up to Open For 3 Days in Harajuku!
Facebook Japan will be celebrating 11 years in Japan by hosting a pop-up cafe in Harajuku for just 3 days. The Cafe will serve Facebook-themed sweets from Friday, May 17 through Sunday, May 19th.
Luxurious Sake Pairing Course at the Famous Gonpachi
We loved the Dassai Sake Pairing Course at the world-famous Gonpachi restaurant in Nishi-Azabu. Whether you're a sake connoisseur or just curious to try some truly high-grade sake, we recommend you check it out, too!
Kyoto Gourmet Festival "Mirai Matsuri Food Fest" Happening This Month!
Part of the 'Kyoto Mirai Matsuri,' festival running since the end of last month, a gourmet event called 'Mirai Matsuri Food Festival' featuring restaurants from around Kyoto will start on Sunday, May 12th in Kyoto's Minami-za theater. Be sure to check it out before the end of the event!
French Ramen? In the middle of Tokyo?
'Aux Gourmands' is a little French restaurant hidden away in Azabudai, Tokyo. The more traditional items such as the charcoal grilled wagyu steak and the truffle risotto are of course delicious, but the surprising dish this little shop is known for is actually a bowl of ramen!
Avengers Pop-up Cafe in Osaka! (4/26 ~ 5/26)
Marvel is celebrating the release of Avengers: Endgame by opening a temporary cafe offering limited edition cafe items in Osaka! Fans of the series can enjoy various drinks and food items themed after their favorite Avengers until May 26th!
Only One Day In Tokyo? Try This Quick Itinerary (+ Restaurants!)
Only one day in Tokyo? Don't worry, one day's all you need to experience everything the largest metropolis on the planet has to offer! ... Yeah, that's not true at all. Tokyo would take a lifetime to properly explore. Anyway, if you're looking for a 1-day itinerary suggestion, here it is!
Nagasaki -- Where to Eat (Restaurant Recommendations)
Wondering what you should eat while you're in Nagasaki? Don't worry, we did the research for you! Here is our list of top recommendations. Many types included!
Just Caught This Morning! Eat Fish From Around Japan (In One Place!)
Just a 7 minute walk from Ginza Station, Haneda Ichiba Ginza Chokubaiten is a standing-only restaurant that was started by fish merchant serving high-class restaurants in the area. Here you can eat extremely fresh fish that was caught this morning--from around Japan!
Premium Sake Pub GASHUE: Delectable Sake-Food Pairings for ¥1000!
Enjoy over 80 kinds of sakes served with the perfect complementing side dish! Gashue is a really interesting new kind of affordable sake pub located in Ueno, Tokyo.
【Summer 2019】Beer Garden Night Cruise in Tokyo Bay!
This summer, there will be a beer garden on the deck of the giant samurai ship 'Atakemaru' in Tokyo bay! The beer garden event will run from April 26th to September 30th, 2019. Enjoy all-you-can-drink beer and other drinks for the duration of the night cruise!
Japanese Outdoor Gear Brand 'Snow Peak' Opens First Cafe!
In April, 2019, a new outdoor store called 'Alpen Outdoors' opened a gigantic flagship store in Chiba. Inside the complex, in an open-air garden space, the popular gear brand 'Snow Peak' opened their first ever 'Snow Peak Cafe!' We went to check it out.
Johnnie Walker Pop-Up Bar in Shibuya!! (April 19 - May 6)
For just a few weeks, JW fans can enjoy special edition highballs and food at this awesome outdoor bar at Shibuya Stream! Check it out before the event finishes!
Snoopy Fantaration: Japanese Artists Honor Snoopy in Art and Science Exhibition
The beloved character is the theme of a new exhibition in Yokohama, mixing art and science, featuring Japanese artists.