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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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I have a friend who went to eat revolving sushi for the first time in his life. When he was eating four plates in...
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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...
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...
Japanese Convenience Store Familymart’s Fami-chicken 40% Increment? All the Bento Snacks Increased in Quantity without Any Price Increase!
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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...
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When it comes to what kind of souvenirs to bring back to Japan, it is easy to think of things like White Lovers chocolate...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
Tokyo Ramen Street under Tokyo Station
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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...