Summer is the time for eating cold buckwheat noodles.

"Narutomi's noodles are made from 100 percent buckwheat, and you can supplement with a range of seasonal tempura and a well-chosen selecti…

posted by  Yubi | 9 years, 3 months ago | 2 comments

The Japanese celebrate the New Year Day with traditional New Year foods called Osechi Ryori (????). Osechi Ryori are usually packed in 2-3 layers of lacquer boxes ( ojubako) and there are many dishes…

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Japan has many kinds of delicious snacks that you cannot find anywhere else. There are some flavors that are only available in the country and can be enjoyed by kids and adults alike.

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The enigmatic Japanese designer Tokujin Yoshioka recently announced that he would be participating in Glasstress 2011. Running in parallel with the 54th Venice Biennale, the event invites globally ac…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 9 years, 3 months ago | 1 comment

Kanda Myojin is a nice and relaxing side trip after all the tech/anime/character shopping in Akihabara.

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all photos courtesy Rise & Win Brewing Co.

There’s a craft beer boom brewing in Japan. Craft beer has been popping up in every corner of the country. And what’s amazing is, it’s actually good…

posted by  RamenRyan | 9 years, 3 months ago | 3 comments

The payload of a robot is a well-defined number that usually refers to how much mass its actuators or mobility system can comfortably support. The payload of a human works in a similar way, except th…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 9 years, 3 months ago | 2 comments

OnePiece # Gaming - 'One Piece' Update: Japan's 'Burning Blood' Acquiring Limited Anison Sound Edition; Game Expected to be Released on April 2016! - Bandai Namco has declared a limited edition as we…

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Asakusabashi's doll shops are one of those, not worth a special trip, but worth a visit if you're in the area attractions. If you're in Ryogoku or Akihabara and have a bit of extra energy, you might …

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If you're an artist or a crafter (or even if you aren't), you may have noticed a new brand of marker popping up in craft stores lately. Or perhaps you are a Japanophile and are already familiar with …

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