Go Dutch

M CrowsonAugust 7, 2017

School days are extra chic with the Japanese randoseru. Have you ever seen those adorable photos of Japanese schoolkids romping around with their...

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White-glove treatment

M CrowsonJuly 10, 2017

Whether it’s after hours or you’re in the sticks, Japanese taxis are here for you. Everyone knows that Japan’s got the best public transpor...

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All dolled up for a good cause

M CrowsonMay 31, 2017

Kokeshi: From Tohoku with Love by Manami Okazaki Six years after the 3/11 triple disaster of Tohoku, Okazaki’s book continues to shine a light on the ...

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Chopstick minimalist

M CrowsonMay 31, 2017

Discover eco-friendly eating utensils with the Japanese “My chopsticks” phenomenon. How high do you rate on the global foodie scale? Are chop...

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Sleepy-time capsule

M CrowsonMay 1, 2017

Discover Japan’s quirky mini-lodging for the busy and cash-strapped traveller. You know that feeling when you’re planning a big trip and ...

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Not just for pop

M CrowsonApril 4, 2017

Discover the diverse, convenient and occasionally heroic world of Japanese vending machines. Japan is famous for technological innovations, e...

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Uncanny eats

M CrowsonMarch 6, 2017

Get out of your international comfort zone with Japanese-style Western food. Japan is utopia for any true foodie. The Japanese cook with an a...

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High class down under

M CrowsonNovember 28, 2016

Kick your shopping game up a notch by visiting a depachika, Japan’s underground gourmet wonderland. Are you a foodie who’s willing to go the ...

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The language of belonging

M CrowsonNovember 26, 2016

The Translation of Love by Lynne Kutsukake Lynne Kutsukake’s The Translation of Love explores the triumphs and failures of expressing love in postwar ...

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A nose for marketing

M CrowsonSeptember 28, 2016

Whether you need to light up or clean up, guerrilla marketing in Japan is there to help. Have you ever been at a restaurant or a rest stop somewh...

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