FOOD
Famous Tokyo Cafe Coffee Seibu Shuts Its Flagship Store (For Now)
One of Tokyo's most famous cafes, Coffee Seibu, has closed its flagship location in Shinjuku. The good news? It'll be back soon.…
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FOOD
CULTURE
仙台四郎 (Sendai Shirō): The Silent Man Sendai Calls a God of Fortune
How a man in Japan's city of Sendai became regarded as a "god of good fortune" whose image still persists today.
CULTURE
Japanese User Celebrates Obon with Cucumber and Eggplant Pokemon
A clever social media user in Japan put a modern spin on an Obon tradition, giving their ancestors a ride home in…
FOOD
Godiva Opens Its First-Ever Bakery in Tokyo
Godiva's decided to get into the baked goods business - and it's launching its first store in Tokyo. Check out what the…
CULTURE
Licca-chan: The Doll That Spoiled Barbie’s Fame in Japan
Barbie is currently taking the world by storm. But in Japan, the popular doll has never been able to gain a foothold…
CULTURE
How Japan Is Beating The Heat This Summer
It's HOT! As heat advisories sweep Japan, people are finding new and unique ways to keep cool - and stay safe.
CULTURE
This Japanese Seal Holds an Epic 108 Characters
What's the longest name you can fit on a traditional Japanese seal? How about the nom de plume of a legend with…
NEWS
IC Cards and More: Japan’s Transportation System Is As Interesting As Convenient
IC cards are now a must for using the Japanese public transport system. But the cards are more varied, and more interesting,…