With a refined and mildly sweet flavor, it’s no exaggeration that anko (red bean paste), matcha (green tea), and monaka (crispy wafer sandwich with filling) are representative of sweets in Japan. They are also low calorie compared to regular cakes and cookies! Delicious with few calories make
In recent years “Yoyogi” has seen a big increase in foreign visitors as it has become popular for travelers to stay in local residences. Tokyo is a leading metropolitan area for business and sightseeing, but despite being within walking distance of Shinjuku and Harajuku, Yoyogi is not a well-known a
Hair care items and cosmetics using natural ingredients are popular in Japan. Recently, using natural items for manicures has also become a hot topic. Wanting only luxury brands can be a problem, but thinking “anything‘s fine as long as it’s cheap” isn’t good either. You should only us
With cutting-edge apparel brands and rows of restaurants, “Harajuku” is one stop you definitely want to make in Tokyo. There are so many places to shop that one day isn’t enough to take it all in. Also, not just the shops, but pay attention to people’s fashion as well! You may see something i
Japanese people live in an advanced country of KAWAII culture. Anything goes in pop culture, fashion, anime, video games, but fantasy and the occult are also a favorite. Not losing to China or France in regards to food quality, do you know about the unique restaurants that Japanese people find notab
On Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris, England’s Hide Park, The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, runway collections, and streets around the world, it’s not fancy high heels and rigid boots, but colorful and casual sneakers that adorn people’s feet. Currently there has been a global ris
This is a continuation of the previous installment of “Beautiful Japan in Pictures Vol. 1 <Townscape / Everyday Life>”. This time we carefully selected pictures that depict the unique charm of Japan’s atmosphere and culture. While some of the following is not only found in Japan, there are var
For those from different countries and cultures, what is considered everyday life for locals, is an unusual and sometimes beautiful scene. If we look again through the eyes of visitors, something mysterious happens; we notice new things and our everyday surroundings become brand-new. In this
While sightseeing and good food are a must for Japanese travelers, “buy souvenirs” is definitely in the top five travel activities. Just to be clear, “buy souvenirs” is different from “go shopping”. Buying souvenirs is a part of Japanese society where you buy things for others instead of your
