Boba Boom in Japan (日本のタピオカブーム)
Bubble tea (also known as boba) composed of tapioca balls is becoming more popular in Japan. People may find many bubble tea stores...
Read FullJapanese Sake in the World（世界の中の日本酒）
According to a television program, Japanese sake is gaining popularity outside of Japan...
Read FullGolden Week Holiday in Japan (日本のゴールデンウィーク)
Golden Week (GW) is one of the longest breaks in Japan. It celebrates important national holidays during the week from April 29 to May 5. They include the Emperor's...
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Torikizoku- Popular Yakitori Chain in Japan（鳥貴族ー日本で人気の焼き鳥チェーン）
Torikizoku is one of Japan's most well-known izakaya (Japanese-style bar) chains. It serves a large range of yakitori, side dishes, non-alcoholic beverages, and desserts...
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“Doutonbori” in Downtown Osaka（大阪繫華街の「道頓堀」）
Doutonbori is one of Osaka's most prominent tourist and local attractions. It is a significant entertainment venue in Osaka's southern downtown...
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Osaka Castle and the Park around It （大阪城と大阪城公園）
Hideyoshi Toyotomi (1537–1598), a samurai, constructed Osaka castle, one of Japan's most valuable cultural treasures...
Read FullNew Japanese Era Name (新たな日本の元号)
The Japanese government named a new era or gengou in Japanese, today. The reiwa era will begin on May 1st, precisely one month after the current heisei period ends...
Read Full“White Day” in Japan（日本の「ホワイトデー」）
In Japan, March 14th is known as "White Day." This day is precisely one month after Valentine's Day. Men return presents (usually "white chocolate") to the ladies...
Read Full2011 Earthquake and International Aids（東日本大震災と外国からの支援）
The largest earthquake in Japanese history struck Japan's northeast coast on March 8, 2011. It wreaked havoc on the coastal area, killing thousands of people.
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“Kamukura”ーOsaka-Born Ramen Restaurant（「神座」ー大阪生まれのラーメン店）
Let me introduce you to "Kamakura," a ramen franchise that originated in Osaka. When it first started in the 1980s in "Doutonbori," a neighborhood in...
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