Japanese Baked Sweet Potato: Top 3 Yakiimo Stores in Tokyo
This passage introduces you to the 3 best yakiimo(baked sweet potato) specialty stores in Tokyo to satisfy your sweet (potato?) tooth.
Top Fujikawaguchiko Souvenir from Lake Kawaguchi
A list of five must-have souvenirs that capture the essence of Lake Kawaguchi and Mount Fuji. Each Fujikawaguchiko Souvenir is visually captivating.
Unique Post Office Services to Try While in Japan
Explore Japan's unique postal services, from express mail to package storage, and learn how to make the most of them during your visit to Japan.
Japanese Word: the Difference between Shoumikigen(best-before) and Shouhikigen(use by)
If you buy Japanese food, you should pay attention to the “Shoumikigen(best-before)” date or the “Shouhikigen(use by)” date marked on various Japanese foods. Let this article tell you the difference…
Top Japanese Souvenirs: 2024 JR East Omiyage Grand Prix Picks
Explore the best Japanese souvenirs from the 2024 JR East Omiyage Grand Prix, featuring top picks from Tokyo and beyond.
Must See for Japanese Ramen Lovers! Must-eat Japanese Ramen and Ramen Etiquette
How can you come to Japan and not eat Japanese ramen? Japanese ramen is popular not only in Japan, but also in Europe and America. With the opening of Japan’s…
The Glory of Family Mart Fami-Chicken
It’s late. You’ve been out drinking. Or studying. Or chasing crows in the park. Either way, you’re hungry. Not hungry enough for a full meal, but you want something fresh,…
Japan Starbucks Valentine’s Day Frappuccino: 2024 Upgrade
Japanese Starbucks Valentine’s Day Classic Frappuccino “Opera Cake Series” has launched its third edition this year! Following the success of the first edition, “Opera Cake Frappuccino,” introduced in 2023 and…
2023 Hilton Strawberry Festival: Strawberry Dessert Buffet
The Hilton Tokyo offers an all-you-can-eat strawberry dessert buffet every winter to spring during the strawberry season! The sweet and juicy Japanese strawberries and the professional chef of the high…
What to eat in Hokkaido? Six choices of Hokkaido food!
Hokkaido is known as a gourmet’s paradise. This land, covered with snow for much of the year, is known for its richness of produce. In Japan, Hokkaido is very suitable…
Do You Know How to Eat Revolving Sushi Properly?
I have a friend who went to eat revolving sushi for the first time in his life. When he was eating four plates in a row, he was stopped by…
Visiting Hokkaido in winter: Recommended attractions in Sapporo and Otaru (1)
Where can I go in Japan in winter? Of course, Hokkaido to see the snow! If you’re tired of Niseko and don’t want to go to the mountains of Doto…
FF14 Co-brand! A New Fried Chicken Kun: Light and Dark Crystal Flavor in Japanese Convenience Store Lawson
Final Fantasy XIV (FF14) will soon add Patch 6.0, Endwalker, the fourth major version update. The Japanese convenience store LAWSON has recently started a co-branding campaign with FF14. In addition…
Japanese Convenience Store Familymart’s Fami-chicken 40% Increment? All the Bento Snacks Increased in Quantity without Any Price Increase!
We previously wrote an article about Japanese convenience store Family mart’s fried chicken nuggets: Fami-chicken (if you haven’t seen it, check out this article.) Starting August 10, Family mart has…
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Japan only! Starbucks Japan Launches 47 Prefectural Local Flavor Frappuccinos
It has been 25 years since the first Starbucks store opened in Ginza, Tokyo. This year, to celebrate its 25th anniversary in Japan, Starbucks Japan has launched a number of…
What kind of snacks do Japanese people usually like to eat?
When it comes to what kind of souvenirs to bring back to Japan, it is easy to think of things like White Lovers chocolate biscuits, Tokyo Banana Banana Cake, Strawberry…
What is the green leaf you often see in Japanese sushi and bento?
If you have paid attention to Japanese food, you may find a very interesting thing: in sushi and Japanese bento (such as ekiben, the station bento, that you can often…
Get Ready for Valentines! 6 Places to Buy Valentines Chocolate in Tokyo
Who doesn’ t love good chocolate? And we’ve arrived at Valentines, the perfect chance to buy something sweet for yourself or share with others. Even if there isn’t a someone…
Veganism is a Japanese Tradition Too! Shoujin Ryouri
A promise to make no use of animal products as a rejection of causing harm to other living things. Well, that’s how many people would describe veganism, right? When people…
Resident Evil 2 Cafe Collaboration in Akihabara through February 2019
The wildly popular game, Resident Evil 2 is coming alive in cafe form! Capcom has done these collaborations before, but this time, to commemorate its sale release, the game (known…
Valentines at Starbucks Japan! Custom-Mania Your Drink With These Fun Options
For January and February, Starbucks Japan is trying something new with its seasonal specials. It’s newest promotion, Custom-Mania allows you to choose from three options to tweak an already decadent…
Ichigo Daifuku! Strawberry Season in Japan Brings this Classic Mochi Dessert
Beginning with Christmas Cake in December, winter is the ultimate strawberry season in Japan. Before Valentine’s Day rolls around, supermarkets will be filled with variations of the fruit grown that…
5 Money Saving Tips that Locals Love in Japan
At the onset of a vacation, it might be fun to indulge at fancy restaurants and on little shopping splurges. But after a few days, when the sparkle starts to…
Starbucks Limited Edition Christmas Tree Frappuccino! Pistachio Cream and Raspberry Sauce
And the holiday madness continues with yet another seasonal creation debuting at Starbucks. Made available for sale from December 5th, the Pistachio Christmas Tree Hot Drink and Frappuccino offer a…
Starbucks Winter Wonderland: White Chocolate Snow Frappuccino
Starbucks is rolling out the specialty drinks like clockwork this holiday season. Recently, the Get Around staff went out to try the current seasonal special, the White Chocolate Snow Frappuccino.…
New Fairy tale Flavors from Haagen Dazs, Japan Limited!
Haagen Dazs is stepping into the world of fantasy. On October 2nd, the newest limited edition flavors were released in Japan, based on two beloved fairy tale characters, Alice and…
Regional Specialties: Fukuoka’s Top 3 Ramen Spots
During your stay in Japan, if you find yourself in the southern island of Kyushu, stopping into the city of Fukuoka. Fukuoka, found in the north of the island of…
Tokyo Ramen Street under Tokyo Station
Tokyo’s eight famous ramen restaurants all in one alley! Japanese ramen is now recognized worldwide as one-of-a-kind noodle dish. Tokyo Ramen Street is an alley with Tokyo’s eight famous ramen…
Cheap Eats! Restaurant/Fast-food Chains’ Monthly Discount Day
If you are going to be traveling Japan on a budget, it may be worthy to know those monthly “special day” that some restaurant/fast-food chains offer. They offer some discount…
SAKE Spring 2018 in Kyoto (Apr.28 & 29)
Nozomi Inc. will hold a Japanese sake (liquor) event called “SAKE Spring 2018” on April 28th, Saturday, and 29th Sunday, in Kyoto. Over 200 brands from more than 60 Sake…