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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
