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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.
By Audrey Foo on August 16, 2018
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.
By Frank Striegl on August 1, 2018
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.
By Jacob Stroth on July 27, 2018
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.
By Ashley Owen on July 26, 2018
Sake Cheat Sheet: Get Your Drink on with This Handy Guide to Nihonshu
An introductory guide to Japan’s national tipple.
By Ashley Owen on July 6, 2018
Slices of Japanese Life that Keep me Coming Back for More
The joy of everyday discoveries and bonding with locals over food, glorious food.
By Audrey Foo on July 5, 2018
These 5 Companies are Here to Help You Host the Best Summer BBQ in Japan
Whether you’re planning an international Fourth of July hoedown or a new ALTs meat-and-greet, these five businesses are here to make sure your barbecue is prime grade.
By GaijinPot Partners on July 2, 2018
Mochi Mochi Nippon! All You Need to Know about Japan’s Ubiquitous Rice Cakes
It’s beaten, sweetened and eaten all across the country in infinite varieties and on all occasions. Here’s a quick primer and a short warning on this ever-present treat.
By Ashley Owen on May 16, 2018
Is It Coffee or Tea? What You Need to Know About Japan’s New ‘Tea Coffee’ Drink
This new hybrid drink released in Japan last week hints at the fact that we might be missing something in our lives, so we had to find out more.
By Victoria Vlisides on April 24, 2018
Tokyo Fight Club: A New Friday Night Entertainment Experience
Live fights and ¥300 cocktails at this hybrid restaurant and entertainment venue that’s here to shakedown Tokyo nightlife.
By Jacob Stroth on March 27, 2018
Vegan in Japan: 3 Veg-Friendly Eateries in Kobe
Planning a trip to Kobe? Don’t miss these three vegan-friendly restaurants.
By Ashley Owen on February 15, 2018
Vegan in Japan: 4 Veg-Friendly Eateries in Hiroshima City
Here are four restaurants that are a must-visit for any vegans or vegetarians traveling to Hiroshima.