Everyone knows Valentine’s Day – the holiday of love, couples and a lot of commercial...
Category - Japan
The world’s love affair with wagyu
When it comes to Japanese beef, the various brands and grades can be pretty puzzling. Chase away...
The mysterious Japanese YOKAI
Japan is famous all over the world for its production of Horror movies such as The Ring and Ju-On...
Money superstitions in Japan
On the subject of money, in Japan there are a few widely-known and well-followed money...
The world of kimono
Do you know your maiko from your oiran? Learn more about these traditional roles and the beautiful...
Vegetarianism in Japan
What does it mean to be ‘veggie’? There’s no simple answer to this question...
Rice – a versatile grain in Japan
Here in Japan rice is much, much more than food. When you consider that the Japanese word gohan...
The art of wagashi
Delve into the past and present of Japanese traditional confectionery making and discover the...
Learn a language and make new friends in Kansai
Looking for a chance to practise speaking Japanese or English? Want to meet new people? Try these...
Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri
Head to Kishidawa, located in southern Osaka Prefecture near Kansai Airport, to catch one last...