TOKYO & TOKYO-OASIS Asakusa-born Sweets
“Thunder-crack”When you hear this for the first time, what do you imagine?Thunder hits your house, and crack everything?...
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All regions What is a Daruma? The Japanese Figure that Makes Your Wishes Come True 🎋
Can you imagine having a charm that can help you fulfill your dreams? Japan, a country where traditions and legends inte...
TOKYO & TOKYO-OASIS Mazesoba and staff’s favourite Mazesoba restaurant
What is Mazesoba?It is a noodle dish that has evolved uniquely in Japan and it is different from Ramen. The word “maze” ...
All regions Discover the Obon Festival: A Celebration of Light and Tradition in Japan
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TOKYO & TOKYO-OASIS Cute Flour Dishes “Takoyaki”
What is your favorite Japanese food?Sushi,Tempura,Ramen…those are typical answers.But I want to introduce other nice Ja...
All regions Tanabata: The Star Festival in Japan
How would you feel if you couldn't see your partner for an entire year and were only able to see them once, one night a ...
TOKYO-Food & Drinks 15 Funny＆Weirds Bar/Caffe/Restaurants in Tokyo
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All regions The Origins of the Japanese Calendar: Tracing Time and Tradition
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TOKYO & TOKYO-OASIS Staff Recommendation “Omurice”
You already know that Japanese people commonly eat rice.Curry rice,Hayashi rice, rice ball, there are many foods using i...
KYOTO [Secret] 5 Cafes near Popular Kyoto Sightseeing Spots
This article introduces recommended cafes located near Kyoto’s most popular tourist spots, such as Kiyomizu-dera and Fus...
TOKYO-Food & Drinks Staff Pick: Dive into Tantan Tsukemen at Asakusa Seimenjo
Staff recommendation Tantan tsukemen
KYOTO Popular festivals and events in Kyoto and around
Kyoto is an amazing city for festivals and events. There are so many of them throughout the year. Here are eight we reco...