It’s Not Just “Hot Wine”: How to Order and Drink Sake Like a Pro
Confused by the Kanji menu? Don’t settle for the cheap stuff. Here is your cheat sheet to finding the fruity, cold, and premium Sake that will change your life.
Month: November 2025
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Don’t Say “Beautiful” Until You’ve Seen Nikko: The Most Luxurious Day Trip from Tokyo
Gold shrines, famous monkeys, and giant waterfalls. Here is your guide to the UNESCO World Heritage site where Shoguns are buried and nature is wild.
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Stationery Heaven: Why You Will Spend 3 Hours Looking at Pens in Tokyo
Forget your boring Biro. Japanese stationery is engineering art. Here is your guide to “Loft,” “Itoya,” and the best pens you will ever write with.
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The “J-Beauty” Treasure Hunt: 5 Japanese Skincare Products You Must Buy (Under $15)
Japanese sunscreen is legendary. The mascara never smudges. Here is your guide to the best affordable beauty products hidden in every drugstore.
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Table for One, Please! Why Japan is the World’s Best Destination for Solo Travelers
Worried about eating alone? Don’t be. In Japan, “Ohitorisama” (Solo Living) is an art form. Here is why you should book that ticket, even if your friends can’t come.
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Tokyo’s Hipster Capital: Why You Should Get Lost in “Shimokitazawa”
Vintage clothes, vinyl records, and spicy curry. Forget the neon lights of Shinjuku for a day and hang out in the coolest neighborhood in Tokyo.
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The Throne of the Future: A User’s Guide to Japanese High-Tech Toilets (And Why You’ll Miss Them)
Heated seats? Music? Automatic lids? Once you try a Japanese toilet, you can never go back. Here is how to navigate the buttons without accidentally spraying yourself.
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The Chef’s Secret Street: Why You Must Visit “Kappabashi” (Kitchen Town)
Want a samurai-sharp knife with your name engraved on it? Or a phone case that looks like realistic bacon? Here is your guide to Tokyo’s most unique shopping street.
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Drums, Street Food, and Fire in the Sky: How to Crash a Japanese Summer Festival (“Matsuri”)
Put on a “Yukata,” grab a beer, and follow the sound of the drums. Here is your guide to the chaotic, sweaty, and beautiful world of Japanese summer.
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Chasing Mt. Fuji: The Best Place to See Japan’s Shy Mountain (Lake Kawaguchiko Guide)
You want that photo. The one with the red pagoda and the mountain. Here is why you should skip Hakone and head to Lake Kawaguchiko for the ultimate view.
