Food
Check Out These Top-Rated Cafes in Osaka in 2022
Looking for a rest stop on your travels to Osaka? Here are some of the city's top-rated cafes according to the locals.
Articles by Kay Benton
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Food
Japanese Language
In Aichi, This Japanese “Dirty” Word Means Something Different
Dialects are fun. But in the case of this one word from Aichi Prefecture, they can also lead to some hilarious misunderstandings...
Food
Haskap: Hokkaido’s Unique and Scrumptious Winter Berry
Have you heard of haskap? Meet the unique berry from Hokkaido in Japan that's been taking off in popularity.
Social Media
“Silent Hill” Sign: A Frightening Warning Draws Attention in Japan
A fitting sign for "Silent Hill": A warning sign in Shizuoka Prefecture's Izu City is so spooky it's gone viral. But who…
Food
Momiji Tempura: A Unique Japanese Snack for the Fall
Fall leaves mean gorgeous colors - but for some, they also mean a scrumptious snack. Learn about the momiji tempura of Minoh.
Law & Crime
Tokyo Doctor Arrested for Dummy Vaccines, Forging Documents
A Tokyo doctor with strong anti-vax beliefs tried to talk patients out of the COVID-19 vaccine - and, when they insisted, gave…
History
Was Divorce in Japan’s Edo Era Easy?
Divorce in Japan's Edo era was a simple affair...if you were a man. For women, "divorce temples" provided a way out.