Yuichiro Wasai
Yuuichiro explores the similarities and dissimilarities of sushi from an upscale restaurant in Tokyo and an inexpensive conveyor belt sushi chain.
We pit two of the most popular coffee chains in Japan against each other in our most caffeinated taste test yet!
Woman says she’s a foreign student struggling in the pandemic, asks us to buy her homemade chocolate
We buy some extra-fancy Shimane cat food for our cat, but it looks pretty tasty to us too.
Our ramen-loving, curry-craving reporter managed to drop a lot of weight while still satisfying his taste buds.
A new twist on one of Japan’s favorite traditional sweet snacks. Read More
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It’s getting hot, and wearing masks in summer isn’t fun…but maybe find some other way to stay cool.
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Japanese sweets box from Amazon Japan is a treasure trove of dagashi nostalgia
What’s in the Lindt lucky bag for 2023?
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One Punch Man manga artist’s amazing “practice” drawing is so good we think he might not be human
Sony’s wearable air conditioners selling like cold cakes in heat-stricken Japan
Travelling to Japan soon? Beware the “Three Small Hells” awaiting tourists upon arrival
How to use the new floating hologram registers at 7-Eleven
Japan ends travel ban on individual tourists, waives visa requirements for certain countries
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Anti-insect laser gun turrets designed by Osaka University, expected to work on roaches too
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Japan’s gorgeous Mt. Fuji chocolate cake lets you eat the mountain instead of climb it【Photos】
Two legendary voice actresses joining the cast of new Sailor Moon anime movie
Apartments with no bath or shower rising in popularity among young Tokyoites, report says
Why do people spend so long in jail without going to trial in Japan?
Octopus tentacle ear plugs coming to Japanese capsule toy machines
New sushi restaurant hidden inside Tokyo Station is a secret gem
We visit the full-scale Evangelion statue in Kyoto and particularly delight in the food tie-ins
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