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tama tokyo

Escape to Tama: Tokyo’s Hidden Culinary Haven

By Ynes Sarah Filleul

Family Mart Just Dropped an All-Vegan Menu

By Samantha Low

hokuto yamanashi

Hokuto: A Cultural and Artistic Haven in the Mountains

Though it’s best known for its beautiful nature, Hokuto city is also experiencing a creative infusion

A Day Trip Itinerary in Yamanashi Prefecture

By Mimana Kiel

Noge Street View

Noge: A Guide to the Golden Gai of Yokohama

By Kim Kay

Recipes

Konbu, or Japanese seaweed

What is Konbu? Everything You Need To Know About The Japanese Seaweed

By Anna Carne

wasabi

What is Wasabi and Why Is It so Spicy?

By Anna Carne

What is Shiso? A Guide to Japan's Favorite Herb

By Kim Kahan

9 Japanese Ingredients Perfect for a Vegan Barbecue

By Kim Kahan

Restaurants & Bars

best places to go drinking in shibuya tokyo

The Best Places To Go Drinking in Shibuya

By Anna Carne

Work-Friendly Cafes in Tokyo: Where To Get Your Grind On

By Anna Carne

Where To Find Tokyo's Best Vegan Sushi

By Kim Kahan

A Guide to Traditional Japanese Sweets and Where to Try Them

By Anna Carne

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okonomiyaki

All About Okonomiyaki and Where To Try It in Tokyo

By Anna Carne

Zenkoji temple

A Premium Temple Stay with Fine Wine, in Honor of 'The Drops of God’

By Melissa Boyce-Hurd

nissei cremia

Why Cremia Softcream Is One of Japan’s Must-Try Desserts

By Eugenie Shin

5 Festive Holiday Events to Enjoy at Hotels Around Japan

By Weekender Editor

A Rare Opportunity to Tour Some of Japan’s Best Sake Breweries

By Eugenie Shin

muji snacks

Your Ultimate Guide To Muji Snacks: The Best Cookies, Candies, and Confectionary

By Eugenie Shin

matcha shortage japan

Overconsumption Leads to Unprecedented Matcha Shortage in Japan

By Eugenie Shin

can you eat ginkgo nuts japan

Ginkgo Nuts: Japan's Secret Superfood

By Eugenie Shin

chiikawa 7-eleven

Chiikawa Teams Up With 7-Eleven in Cute Winter Collaboration

By Anna Carne

taiyaki naniwaya sohonten tokyo azabu juban

Taiyaki: The Story Behind Japan’s Beloved Fish-Shaped Snack

By Eugenie Shin

konjac jelly

A Guide to Konjac: 5 Delicious Ways and Places To Eat Konjac in Japan

By Mimana Kiel

doburoku japanese sake

Doburoku: Discover Japan's Cloudy, Home-Brewed Sake

By Anna Carne