Culture Symbolic Colors in Japan Elena Lisina Red, white, black, blue, gold, and violet colors are found quite often in Japanese traditions. This blog is dedicated to the meanings..
Food Kipposhi Ramen Emi Takahata For three decades, Kippoushi has been synonymous with classical ramen, but today, it is a microcosm of how Fussa city is looking..
Culture Yokohama Chinatown Part 1 Emi Takahata Nobumasa Takahashi, the chairperson of Yokohama Chinatown Development Association, works hard for all visitors of Yokohama Chinatown...
Culture Yokohama Chinatown Part 2 Emi Takahata Nobumasa Takahashi, a chairperson of Yokohama Chinatown Development Association unveils why people in Yokohama Chinatown built the..
Food Mataichi Salt in Itoshima Shinobu Ishikawa The Itoshima Peninsula in western Fukuoka Prefecture was originally known for its beautiful beaches and so became popular among..
Shopping My Favorite Japanese Souvenirs: Sensu Kim Bergström Before moving to Japan, I had no idea about how hot and sticky summers were. Thankfully, there are ways to beat the heat that are..
Food What is a Sunakku Vicky Amin Sunakku is a Japanese snack bar which looks intimidating from the outside, yet intimate and pleasant on the inside.