How to Plan a Cycling Trip in Japan
It probably comes as no surprise that Japan is a nation of cyclists. Everyone competes for sidewalk space with commuters and tourists in every major city. But take the cycles off the sidew…
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The Taming of the Shroom: The Umamitastic World of Japanese Mushrooms
Mushrooms are an essential ingredient in Japanese cuisine, and there are so many varieties to choose from. Hopefully this guide will make things a bit easier on you. It will tell you what a mushroo…
Interview with Chiptune Musician TORIENA
The Game Boy has become a popular musical instrument in recent years. Many DJs use its internal sound chip to make music. But few use it like TORIENA. She started making music on her Game …
Designing Early Education: The Architectural Work of Youji no Shiro
some recent examples of early education facilities designed by Youji no Shiro | click to enlarge If you wanted great sushi you wouldn’t go to a diner, right? You would go…
Erica, the 'most beautiful and intelligent' android, leads Japan's robot revolution
Erica enjoys the theatre and animated films, would like to visit south-east Asia, and believes her ideal partner is a man with whom she can chat easily. She is less forthcoming, however, when as…
The Daily Life of a Housewife in Japan
Here on Tofugu, we talk about all kinds of different people in Japanese society. The politician, the salaryman, the artist, the musician. But seldom do we focus on a large section of the Japanese pop…
Ping Cars Vol.12: Cruising Tokyo with Akiba Cart
Many people were surprised when Mario made an appearance in a marketing campaign for Mercedes Benz. But actually there is a way to enjoy driving the streets of Tokyo like you are playing Mario Kart f…
Shops in Akihabara: The Weirdest Shops in Tokyo you can't Miss! | Meetrip
Discover authentic local culture with Meetrip locals who can show you the wonders of their hometown, far beyond what any guidebook or tour package can show you. read the original article
National Yo-Yo contest
Yo-yo's are still popular among Japanese kids, and not only kids. This post covers the annual Yo-yo contest of 2015. read the original article
Your chance to win a Japanese Noodle Set!
Everyone loves noodles!! Or not..? Somen, Ramen, Soba, Udon Japan has a variety of noodle dishes. However, noodles are more considered as a snack than a real meal…