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Fugu
Fugu is a puffer fish containing tetrodotoxin, a lethal poison for humans. While traces of consumption from…
Skiing in Japan
Japan, with 500 ski resorts dispatched throughout its mountains, is a favorite winter destination for skiers…
What To Do In Japan In 2026
Last year marked a new record for tourism industry in Japan as the archipelago has attracted 39,06 million…
Osechi ryori
Osechi-ryori is the traditional Japanese cuisine that families eat to celebrate the New Year. It is displayed…
Silver Week
Silver Week is a string of consecutive public holidays in Japan taking place in the 2nd half of September…
JESTA
JESTA is the acronym for Japan Electronic System for Travel Authorization that is set to become mandatory for…
Osaka Transportation Guide
True to Osaka’ status of Kansai area’s great economic and modern capital, public transport in the city and…
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Shin Nihonkai Ferry is a Japanese marine transportation company operating regular ship routes on the Sea of…
What To Do In Japan In 2025
Tourism is thriving and back to its pre-Covid numbers in the archipelago. It has only been 2 years and a half…
Koyomi: the 72 Seasons of Japan
The first Japanese calendar was introduced from China, through trade with the Korean peninsula, by the…
Ginkgo Biloba: Fall Season Golden Foliage
The ginkgo biloba (銀杏 ichô) is a sacred tree traditionally planted in temples and shrines’ grounds, and is a…
Sustainable Travel in Japan
As a new international trend for coping with the current challenges posed by climate changes, sustainable…
Drinks Vending Machines in Japan
Called jidohanbaiki, or just jihanki, vending machines can be found everywhere in cities and villages all…
Japanese Tea
Japanese tea or nihoncha usually designates a green tea served either brewed, like sencha, or as a powder…
Overtourism in Japan
We started writing this article on overtourism in 2019, shortly after the 30 million visitors per year…
Okonomiyaki
Okonomiyaki is a thick savory pancake made with wheat flour and filled with cabbage, pork meat and seafood…
Donburi
Donburi is a Japanese rice-bowl dish topped with meat, fish or vegetables. This delicious, hearty and…
Dashi
Dashi is a type of broth and a staple of Japanese cuisine. A clear colored stock, it is made from algae,…
Yakitori
In Japan, yakitori refers to grilled meat on a skewer. It is often served as an appetizer in the evening and…
Udon and Soba
Soba and udon are the 2 noodles types most commonly consumed in Japan. These long noodles are made with…