Tasuku Egawa

Japan’s robot dinosaur population continues to grow with new addition at Fukui Station

Fukui doesn’t just have dinosaurs… but hey, come look at this cool dinosaur!
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Shining a light on a magical summer moment in Kyoto after dark

In a city with endless appeal, we found something just as enchanting as traditional culture or ancient structures.

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1,032 statues, and one thing too many people miss, at this Kyoto temple

And it was his first time visiting, too!

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We try the four new offerings in the Mister Donut x Gion Tsujiri collaboration series【Taste test】

With two donuts featuring matcha and two featuring hojicha flavor, tea lovers can take their pick of a more traditional take on the humble donut. 

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Eating tuna and parrotfish like the locals on the Amami Islands’ Yoron Island

We try shopping and dining at the number-one approved local store by residents of this small island in the southwest of Japan.

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We travel across the city like royalty — Hiroshima streetcar turns into fancy, private dining area

Our reporter travelled around Hiroshima City like a king in his own private tram.

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We fall in love with a bucket of Japanese custard pudding【Taste test】

Something else to check off our bucket (of pudding) list.

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Sushi chains Sushiro and Kyotaru combine to make fishy megastore, but we spot major oversight

Two popular sushi chains for the price of one?

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We try fresh orange juice squeezed for us by a vending machine in Saitama【Taste test】

Does fresh OJ taste even sweeter when it’s squeezed by a machine?

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Japan’s Matsuya restaurant chain debuts Massaman Curry, we find it Thai-rrifically tasty

Matsuya is branching out beyond typical Japanese curries, and we couldn’t be happier!

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Our investigative report on a weird field in Japan that cuts into a supermarket

Rumors are flying around the web that the weird layout is due to land disputes or financial drama, but we went to Saitama to get the real scoop.

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