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No matter what flavor drinks pop out throughout the year, Japan’s love for matcha remains unmatched. It’s a love that gave birth to a whole ceremony around making and drinking the beverage.…
What began as a treat for Japanese aristocrats in the 11th century turned into one of Japan’s most popular summer treats in the Meiji Period (1868-1912). From its simple origins, shaved ice…
An accomplished chef, Natsuko Shoji, was recently awarded Asia’s Best Female Chef, by the World’s 50 Best organization, for her French restaurant Été — impressive for a 32-year old. Été is a…
The best selling chocolate bar in Japan is not a Japanese invention. It’s from the north of England and its name is KitKat. Since 2000 there have been more than 300 limited-edition…
Residents of Japan have long viewed Izu fondly as an idyllic getaway. From hot spring hotels to white beaches, the peninsula overflows with diversions for all seasons. Izu City, in particular, teems…
Art has two primary goals: to push boundaries and to reach as many people as possible. The Aichi Prefectural Art Theater (APAT) in Nagoya actively strives to achieve those goals with programs…
Being a first-time parent is a roller coaster of emotions ranging from the excitement of nurturing a family to the general anxiety of “doing it right.” In collaboration with Saraya, a leading…
Located just northeast of Toyama City, Uozu is an old fishing town that allows you to experience the elements in an unprecedented way. Tricks of Nature Mirages are not unique to Uozu,…