If you find yourself in Japan and are looking for a unique dining experience, kushikatsu is a must-try. This beloved comfort food consisting of deep fried skewered meat, vegetables, and seafood, has captured the hearts of locals and travelers alike.…
If you’ve ever wandered the streets of Tokyo at night, you couldn’t have missed the silver cans of Strong Zero that a huge amount of tourists and locals alike seem to be holding. This isn’t your average canned drink, it’s…
Visual kei (AKA VK), is a uniquely Japanese music and fashion subculture that emerged in the late 1980s. It stands as one of Japan’s most distinctive music and fashion movements combining theatrical performances dramatic makeup and elaborate costumes. This unique…
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 Anago for the first time? Wherever you’re coming from, no need to worry. This is not…
