On this day in 1925, Hidesaburo Ueno collapsed and died while giving a lecture at the University of Tokyo. Though not a particularly well-known figure during his lifetime, Ueno’s death is remembered…
If you are away from Japan, planning a holiday or even just reminiscing about previous trips, these music podcasts (and a Tokyo-based net radio station) will get you in the mood. This selection…
In an unsuspecting corner of Miyazaki near Yamauchi River is Miyazaki Dining Innovation. It is here that Kazuhisa Nakao runs three different restaurants under the same roof. After working as the chef…
Palm oil, also known as “invisible oil,” is the most consumed vegetable oil in the world. You can find it in about half of all products sold in supermarkets. In fact, 85…
In Japan, Sustainable Development Goals (or SDGs for short) are often associated with the current climate crisis. But SDGs cover a wide range of issues, ranging from gender inequality to hygiene. The…
Did you come straight here after watching our other softcream adventures on YouTube? Or are you just finding us for the first time? Either way, welcome to the local softcream flavors exploration…
