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... CultureOnly in Japan
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 ... CultureOnly in Japan
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... CultureOnly in Japan
Curry To Cry For Kathleen O'HaganFebruary 1, 2017 The spiciest curry I’ve ever eaten wasn’t Thai or Indian— nope, it was Japanese. If you’ve ever tried Japanese curry, you might nd this s... CultureMemoir
Ride like Mama Bento Box MagazineJanuary 31, 2017 Leave aside the minivan and take a spin on the mamachari, Japan’s most ubiquitous suburban ride. You know that whole “soccer mom” stereotype, t... CultureOnly in Japan
The teppanyaki touch Bento Box MagazineJanuary 6, 2017 What do teppanyaki chefs and magicians have in common? A magic touch. Before I moved to Japan, I would have never used the word “magical” to ... CultureMemoir
Getcha hands on Gachapon Bento Box MagazineJanuary 4, 2017 Every day holds the potential for an all-ages Easter egg hunt with these capsule vending machines. Are you a collector? A lover of charming knick... CultureOnly in Japan
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 ... CultureOnly in Japan
So this is Christmas?! Kathleen O'HaganNovember 27, 2016 When I first moved to Japan, I didn’t expect to encounter so many of my own culture’s traditions—with a twist.... Japan has a way of taking... CultureMemoir
Little“snack,”big mistake Kathleen O'HaganOctober 31, 2016 After moving to Japan, I couldn’t help but notice my pants kept getting tighter. Where was all that healthy food I was promised? Everyone knows Japan... CultureMemoir
