All About Japan

Take Your Date Chocolate Mining

Want to find the perfect way to spend Valentine's Day this year? How about mining for chocolate in Isetan's Shinjuku department store?

An Inside Look into Japanese Graphic Design

Ever wonder what makes a Japanese poster so... Japanese? Here are 10 techniques observed by the graphic design world that typify Japanese style.

Palm-Sized Japanese Buildings & Furniture

Smaller than a thumbnail, but with tons of detail, these miniature dioramas would be perfect for Ghibli's Arrietty!

4 Premium Packaged Plants

This great selection highlights the Japanese art of packaged food, where almost anything can find itself inside a plastic wrapper!

Taste Ichiju-Sansai in a Real Japanese Home!

KitchHike is a great site for experiencing local food on your travels, right in the kitchens of local cooks! Here are some fantastic 'ichiju-sansai' meal option from cooks all arou...

Quench Your Thirst with Sakura Pepsi

Forget beer! Cherry blossom-flavored Pepsi is here and it's the perfect accent to any cherry blossom viewing party.

Cast of 2016 Death Note Movie Finally Revealed

The wait is over! The cast for the sequel to the two-part Death Note movies released in 2006 is finally here!

Go Behind the Scenes at the Pocky Factory!

Curious about how the popular chocolate snack stick is made? Thanks to Glico’s newly released video, you can tour the factory from the comfort of your home!

Stunning Ghibli Character Collage

How many different Ghibli characters can you spot in this picture?

Make Your Own Soba in Kyoto

Hidden away in one of Kyoto's alleyways, you can learn to make your own yummy noodles from scratch—no cooking experience required!

Halal Japanese Cuisine in Tokyo

Visitors who keep halal can now enjoy beautifully presented kaiseki (course meals), lovingly prepared by a chef who worked at a 3 Michelin-starred restaurant!

Get 5 Traditional Japanese Ingredients in NYC

You don't have to fly to Japan to create authentic Japanese meals!

7 Next-Level Soy Sauce Options

Everybody knows Japanese soy sauce, but did you know there's more than Kikkoman? Here we take a look at seven premium options from all around Japan.

5 Top Tokyo Club Events for Valentine's 2016

Whether you're looking for someone or looking for a way to spend Valentine's with that special someone, here are some hot tips for Tokyo's nightlife scene!

Driving Gunma

Discover Gunma through its magnificent winding roads.

At Home in Kitsuki

A very special little castle town in southern Japan.

5 Flavorful Finds from Under the Sea

Here's a wonderful selection of fish from Iwate, Miyage, Tokyo and Chiba.

10 Days of Japanese Public School Lunch

After detailed investigation, The Japan Guy has determined that Japanese public school lunches beat the pants off the lunches at his elementary school back home.

The Secrets of Japanese School Lunch

If you've ever taught at a Japanese elementary school, this video is sure to bring back memories!

Michelin-Starred Chef on Ichiju-Sansai

Michelin-starred chef David Bouley presented a seminar on 'ichiju-sansai' to 20 chefs from Aramark Corporation, one of the largest food service providers for educational institutio...

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