Tanabata: The Star Crossed Lovers’ Festival
It’s the 7th of June, you know what that means! Oh you don’t? Well let me fill you in. Grab a cup of tea, sit back, and let’s dive into the tragic love story that is Tanabata. Have you ever…
Tacit
Marketing agency owner and frequent traveler known for promoting content creators in Japan and Korea.
The Tower of the Sun: An Osaka Expo Remnant
Tucked away in Japan’s Suita, Osaka is a creepy looking marvel that’s both whimsical and profound, strange yet evocative. It’s called Taiyo no To (太陽の塔) or the Tower of the Sun. For those who haven’t had the pleasure (and perhaps…
Nakano Sunplaza: Sunsetting a Cultural Icon
If you get a chance to walk around the area in the middle of Tokyo’s Nakano ward, there’s a distinct triangular building that stands out from the buildings around it. It’s a former hotel and concert venue that’s been an…
The Lemon Sour: Japan’s Iconic Summer Cocktail
Though the lemon sour isn’t originally or uniquely Japanese, its citrus refreshment with a kick of whiskey or shōchū is an iconic staple in Japanese Izakayas and pubs across the country. So much so that you’d be hard pressed to…
Why is Dotonbori’s Glico Running Man sign so Popular?
If you look up pics of Dotonbori (sometimes stylized Dotombori or Dotonburi) in Osaka, you don’t have to scroll far before you see someone posing in front of the Glico running man sign. But why? What’s so special about some…
Unagi or Anago? What’s the Difference and Which is Better?
Does Ross’ dorky fake martial arts come up in your head when you hear Unagi? Or maybe you’re here because you’re hearing Unagi or Anago for the first time? Wherever you’re coming from, no need to worry. This is not…
What is Japanese Mayo and why is it so Popular?
Is Japanese mayo just popular because it’s Japanese? No, but I understand your skepticism. If I were to ask you “Which country loves mayo the most?” you’d probably say America, Germany or some Slavic country, right? I feel you’d be…
