Food and Drink
5 Craft Beer Festivals to Attend in Japan this Spring
Lovers of craft brew unite! As spring approaches celebrations of beer blossom!
By Rachel Hartwick 6 min read
Nescafe Opens Their First Nap Cafe in Oimachi, Tokyo
Offering a customizable chair or bed, pillow, and lighting, plus more coffee than is probably safe to drink.
Starbucks has started selling its cherry blossom-themed drinks and products for 2019
The "Sakuraful" Milk Latte and Frappuccino go on sale today, along with a new line of pink products.
A Gourmet Guide to Musashino, West Tokyo
Drool over the foodscape in Kichijoji and Musashi Sakai.
Japanese Twitter is Shook by Quality of New Pikachu Donuts
And it’s not in a good way.
Japan Now Has a Pringles Flavor Cup Ramen
Once you slurp you can’t stop.
This Bud’s for You: Tap into Japan’s Craft Beer Scene
Hop on board Japan’s microbrew train with this guide to some of the country’s best beers and where to find them.
Surviving the Enkai: How to Prepare for Japanese Drinking Culture at Work
Whether you love drinking with colleagues or hate it, it’s a necessary part of life in Japan. Here are some tips to get you through your first — or next — work party.
Let’s Eat! 5 Scary Japanese Foods and Why You Should Try Them
To experience the pleasure, you must also brave the pain of Japan’s complex culinary underworld.
4 Cold Ramen Dishes for the Sweltering Japanese Summer
Bowls of Japan’s famous noodle-based soup don’t always have to be served scalding hot. There are several chilled variations that can be enjoyed in the notoriously hot Japanese summer months.
5 of the Best Places For Craft Beer in Tokyo
Tap into a new drinking experience with a few of the best spots in the city for craft beer.
All About Ocha: The Wonderful World of Japanese Tea
Whether you drink it hot, cold, bagged, powdered, loose leaf, in jeans or in a kimono — green tea is inextricably linked with Japanese culture. From “matcha” to “houjicha,” here’s our guide to enjoying the many different styles.
