Although Osaka doesn’t quite get the attention Tokyo and Kyoto do, it’s still a major city and a place with much to do. One advantage it has is that its hotspots aren’t nearly as crowded and some of them are…
Japan’s a country known for its cutting-edge tech and innovation but if you’ve ever visited, you’d know that innovation and adoption are two different things. Despite coming up with some of the most bleeding-edge stuff, the average Japanese person lives…
Heya ice cream lovers! Today, we’ll talk about Japan’s version of the ice cream sandwich: Monaka ice cream. Never heard of it? Good, I’m here to give you the scoop (pun totally intended 😉). What is monaka even? First things…
Sake too generic for you? Let’s delve into a spirit that’s more generic yet lesser known by most outsiders. Today we’ll talk about shochu (stylized shōchū), the spirit that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves. If you’re unfamiliar with…
Have you ever heard of an izakaya before? If not, you’re about to find your new favorite hangout spot in Japan. Although Japan is an introvert’s heaven, there are places for people to hang out and socialize. I mean there…
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…
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 Anego 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…
