What is Japan's Stinkiest Superfood?
Have you tried nattō? ???If not, don't worry as we're here to help you expand your palette. Nattō are soybeans that have been fermented by a b...
Have you tried nattō? ???If not, don't worry as we're here to help you expand your palette. Nattō are soybeans that have been fermented by a b...
Everyone remembers their first grilled cheese sandwich; gooey, cheesy, toasty and warm. That’s exactly how Japanese couple Yoko and Okitsu felt when t...
Grab a mic, pick a song and unleash your inner singer. That’s all you need for a great time at a karaoke bar. Karaoke is everywhere, but have you e...
teamLab are a collective of artists, programmers, engineers, CG animators, mathematicians, and architects who create artwork which shows people...
You’re never too old to learn how to code. Three years ago, Masako Wakamiya noticed the lack of fun game apps for senior citizens and created her o...
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Mitsuo Nakatani is a mochi master, and to watch him do his work is a genuine thrill. Turning sticky rice into Japan’s traditional soft and chewy t...
Most people associate ramen with broke college students, but the story behind these instant noodles is far more surprising. The instant dinner is the...
For more than 850 years, the Sudo family has been making sake in Obara, Japan. Their sake distillery is the oldest in the country. After the 2011 e...
The aptly named Japanese giant salamander can grow up to five feet long and weigh over 50 pounds. But despite its primitive look, this amphibian is...
In Japan, it's customary for restaurants to display their offerings inside their front windows. Think restaurant window shopping. The displays come...
Butoh, or the dance of darkness, is a Japanese ritual dance born out of the chaos of World War II. Not for the feint of heart, each performance aims...