THIS IS JAPAN | Japan Travel, Culture & Anime Guides

Konbini Breakfast in Japan: Best Picks, Tips & Mistakes

1 day ago

Konbini Breakfast in Japan: Best Picks, Tips & Mistakes

A practical guide to Japanese convenience store breakfast options, from onigiri and sandwiches to co…

Mayonnaise in Japanese Cuisine: Why Mayonēzu (マヨネーズ) is Japan’s Favorite Condiment

October 30, 2025

Mayonnaise in Japanese Cuisine: Why Mayonēzu (マヨネーズ) is Japan’s Favorite Condiment

If you’ve ever wandered through a Japanese convenience store or dined at a local izakaya, you …

Beer in Japanese: How to Say Biiru, Order Draft Beer & Toast in Japan

October 29, 2025

Beer in Japanese: How to Say Biiru, Order Draft Beer & Toast in Japan

Quick answer: Beer in Japanese is biiru (ビール), pronounced roughly “bee-roo.” If you want draft beer …

Why Are Japanese Fruits So Expensive? A Traveler’s Guide to Japan’s Premium Produce

September 21, 2025

Why Are Japanese Fruits So Expensive? A Traveler’s Guide to Japan’s Premium Produce

Why Are Japanese Fruits So Expensive? Picture this: you’re wandering through a bustling market in K…

Why Are Non-Alcoholic Drinks Booming in Japan? Trends, Reasons, and Must-Try Options for 2025

September 18, 2025

Why Are Non-Alcoholic Drinks Booming in Japan? Trends, Reasons, and Must-Try Options for 2025

Picture yourself wandering through the neon-lit streets of Tokyo on a crisp evening. The air buzzes …

Asahi Beer’s “Night-Only Sparkling Water” Revolution: Tapping into the Sober Evening Market with Wilkinson Tansan Tag Sober

September 17, 2025

Asahi Beer’s “Night-Only Sparkling Water” Revolution: Tapping into the Sober Evening Market with Wilkinson Tansan Tag Sober

Asahi Beer’s “Night-Only Sparkling Water” Revolution: In a world where evening ri…

Shiny Porotan Chestnuts: Tottori’s Autumn Harvest Peak in September 2025

September 13, 2025

Shiny Porotan Chestnuts: Tottori’s Autumn Harvest Peak in September 2025

Autumn in Japan brings a symphony of flavors, and few embody the season’s essence quite like f…

Japanese Highball Guide: Whisky, Soda, Ratio & Izakaya Tips

August 1, 2025

Japanese Highball Guide: Whisky, Soda, Ratio & Izakaya Tips

Quick answer: A Japanese highball is a crisp whisky-and-soda drink usually made with Japanese whisky…

Mastering Breakfast Japanese: Essential Vocabulary, Phrases, and Traditional Recipes for Beginners

July 22, 2025

Mastering Breakfast Japanese: Essential Vocabulary, Phrases, and Traditional Recipes for Beginners

Have you ever wondered what the Japanese eat for breakfast or how to talk about breakfast in Japanes…

Ultimate Guide to Lunch in Japanese: Words, Phrases, and Cultural Insights for Beginners

July 19, 2025

Ultimate Guide to Lunch in Japanese: Words, Phrases, and Cultural Insights for Beginners

Lunch is a meal we all enjoy, but the way it’s experienced can differ widely across cultures. In Jap…

Travel

7-Eleven Japan Guide 2026: Best Foods, Prices & Konbini Tips

December 26, 2025 Comments Off on 7-Eleven Japan Guide 2026: Best Foods, Prices & Konbini Tips

If you are visiting Japan in 2026, 7-Eleven Japan is one of the easiest places …
Read More »
Japan in December 2026: Best Winter Events, Illuminations, Christmas & New Year Guide

November 19, 2025 Comments Off on Japan in December 2026: Best Winter Events, Illuminations, Christmas & New Year Guide
Discover Japan’s November Magic: Top Events and Festivals in 2026

November 18, 2025 Comments Off on Discover Japan’s November Magic: Top Events and Festivals in 2026
Unmissable October Events in Japan 2026: Festivals, Foliage, and Cultural Gems

November 17, 2025 Comments Off on Unmissable October Events in Japan 2026: Festivals, Foliage, and Cultural Gems
Japan in September 2026: The Asian Games, Thrilling Festivals, and the Quiet Magic of Early Autumn

November 16, 2025 Comments Off on Japan in September 2026: The Asian Games, Thrilling Festivals, and the Quiet Magic of Early Autumn

Pop Culture

Yasuke (弥助): The Legendary African Samurai Who Shaped Japan’s Feudal History

October 22, 2025 Comments Off on Yasuke (弥助): The Legendary African Samurai Who Shaped Japan’s Feudal History

In the swirling chaos of Japan’s Sengoku period—a time of endless wars, shifting alliances, and …
Read More »
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc Becomes the Highest-Grossing Japanese Film Ever

September 24, 2025 Comments Off on Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc Becomes the Highest-Grossing Japanese Film Ever
Japan’s Government Boosts Anime and Film Support: Aiming to Triple Global Exports by 2033

September 18, 2025 Comments Off on Japan’s Government Boosts Anime and Film Support: Aiming to Triple Global Exports by 2033

Scrolling Block

Travelers choosing breakfast at a Japanese convenience store in Tokyo

7-Eleven Japan Guide 2026: Best Foods, Prices & Konbini Tips

December 26, 2025

Japan in December 2026: Best Winter Events, Illuminations, Christmas & New Year Guide

November 19, 2025

Discover Japan’s November Magic: Top Events and Festivals in 2026

November 18, 2025

Unmissable October Events in Japan 2026: Festivals, Foliage, and Cultural Gems

November 17, 2025

Japan in September 2026: The Asian Games, Thrilling Festivals, and the Quiet Magic of Early Autumn

November 16, 2025

Japan in August 2026: The Ultimate Guide to Summer Festivals, Fireworks, and Obon

November 15, 2025

Pop Culture
Travel

Yasuke (弥助): The Legendary African Samurai Who Shaped Japan’s Feudal History

October 22, 2025 Comments Off on Yasuke (弥助): The Legendary African Samurai Who Shaped Japan’s Feudal History

In the swirling chaos of Japan’s Sengoku period—a time of endless wars, shifting alliances, and …
Read More »
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc Becomes the Highest-Grossing Japanese Film Ever

September 24, 2025 Comments Off on Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc Becomes the Highest-Grossing Japanese Film Ever
Japan’s Government Boosts Anime and Film Support: Aiming to Triple Global Exports by 2033

September 18, 2025 Comments Off on Japan’s Government Boosts Anime and Film Support: Aiming to Triple Global Exports by 2033
Japanese Singer-Songwriter eill Thrills Fans with New EP ‘ACTION’ and First Major Asia Tour in 2026

September 16, 2025 Comments Off on Japanese Singer-Songwriter eill Thrills Fans with New EP ‘ACTION’ and First Major Asia Tour in 2026
Erika Toda Takes on the Role of Iconic Fortune Teller Kazuko Hosoki in Netflix’s Gripping Drama ‘You’ll Fall into Hell’

September 12, 2025 Comments Off on Erika Toda Takes on the Role of Iconic Fortune Teller Kazuko Hosoki in Netflix’s Gripping Drama ‘You’ll Fall into Hell’

7-Eleven Japan Guide 2026: Best Foods, Prices & Konbini Tips

December 26, 2025 Comments Off on 7-Eleven Japan Guide 2026: Best Foods, Prices & Konbini Tips

If you are visiting Japan in 2026, 7-Eleven Japan is one of the easiest places …
Read More »
Japan in December 2026: Best Winter Events, Illuminations, Christmas & New Year Guide

November 19, 2025 Comments Off on Japan in December 2026: Best Winter Events, Illuminations, Christmas & New Year Guide
Discover Japan’s November Magic: Top Events and Festivals in 2026

November 18, 2025 Comments Off on Discover Japan’s November Magic: Top Events and Festivals in 2026
Unmissable October Events in Japan 2026: Festivals, Foliage, and Cultural Gems

November 17, 2025 Comments Off on Unmissable October Events in Japan 2026: Festivals, Foliage, and Cultural Gems
Japan in September 2026: The Asian Games, Thrilling Festivals, and the Quiet Magic of Early Autumn

November 16, 2025 Comments Off on Japan in September 2026: The Asian Games, Thrilling Festivals, and the Quiet Magic of Early Autumn

List of Sega Jujutsu Kaisen Perching Figurine Chokonose

August 7, 2022 Comments Off on List of Sega Jujutsu Kaisen Perching Figurine Chokonose

Fushiguro Megumi Perching Figurine Product Information Size: around 6.3 inches tall Release Date: August 26, 2022, in Japan Gojo Satoru Perching Figurine Product Information Size: around 6.3 inches tall Release Date: June 30, 2022, in Japan Itadori Yuji Perching Figurine Size: about 3.9 inches tall Release Date: May 27, 2022, …

Jujutsu Kaisen Mahito Figurine Taito

August 7, 2022 Comments Off on Jujutsu Kaisen Mahito Figurine Taito

Jujutsu Kaisen Mahito Figurine Taito Release date in Japan On sale in late August 2022, in Japan. Product Information Size: About 10 cm

Hatsune Miku Series Super Premium Figurine and Stuffed Toy 15th Anniversary KEI ver Sega

August 6, 2022 Comments Off on Hatsune Miku Series Super Premium Figurine and Stuffed Toy 15th Anniversary KEI ver Sega

Hatsune Miku Series Super Premium Figurine 15th Anniversary KEI ver Sega An illustration of “Hatsune Miku” celebrating the 15th anniversary drawn by KEI is now available as a figure! Release date in Japan On sale on August 31, 2022, in Japan. Product Information Size: 25 x 15 x 10 cm …

Page 237 of 249« First...210 220 230 235 236237238 239 »240...Last »