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100 Best Drinks from Japan: #3 Sakura Tea
Sakura tea is a popular drink for celebrations such as weddings or other special occasions.
Better Know Your Old-School Senbei!
Founded in 1804, Matsuzaki Senbei has been offering classic rice crackers for over 200 years. But do you know the three key flavors from old Tokyo?
4 Ingenious Office Supplies from Japan
Make quick work of your office tasks with these modern and ergonomic tools—great for scrapbooking fans!
6 Fantastic Fuji-Inspired Papers & Textiles
Mount Fuji is the ultimate symbol of Japan—so who wouldn't want to own a few bits of awesome and useful Fuji stationery? Worry not, we've got the goods!
Learning to Love 'Sumi' Ink Sticks
Ink sticks, or 'sumi,' were a practical way of conserving and transporting ink. They're the classic tool for writing Japanese calligraphy—and using them has an almost Zen-like quality.
7+ Kinds of Calligraphy Brushes
The kind of calligraphy brush you need depends on the kind of lines you want to draw. Here are seven-plus options from a historic shop in Toyohashi that you can order from anywhere!
4 Useful Supplies for Summer Festivals
You've got your 'yukata' on and you're ready to roll—but don't leave the house before you've grabbed these useful festival items too!
Get a 3-D Puzzle of Odawara Castle
Want a piece of history? How about a detailed 1/175 replica of Odawara Castle?
A 13-Point Guide to Japanese Alcohol
Walk through 13 of the most fundamental types of alcohol in Japan. You know what's at the top of the list—but do you know the other 12?
Survival Japanese for Shopping
Since most shop clerks don't speak English, it's very useful to know a few sentences in Japanese to get what you want!
The Umbrella that Looks Like a Salad Head
With your Vegetabrella out, don't think of it as rain—think of it as dressing!
5 Seriously Stylish Sake Cups
A wonderful collection of sake cups using a variety of materials including wood, tin and gold!
18 Awesome Recipes Using Pickled Sakura
This list of awesome recipes with pickled cherry blossoms, or 'okazuke,' includes traditional Japanese foods as well as contemporary Westernized treats! Yum!
7 Cool Sake-Inspired T-Shirts
Want to show your appreciation for sake and its history? Then tell everybody about it with these fantastic sake-inspired T-shirts!
Order these 5 Japanese Whiskys Online
From single malts made in the Scotch style to award-winning blends, Japan can surprise you with its whisky—and you can even get it online!
How to Shop The Wonder 500™
You don't necessarily need to come to Japan for traditional local products—get your hands on The Wonder 500™ by shopping online!
Suvé Body Brush
The brush tips create a foamy, rich lather and gently cleanse the skin, leaving a feathery, light feeling. Gentle enough for sensitive skin, it can be used comfortably by children.
The History of Japanese Cosmetic Brushes
These high quality, hand-made products carry a long history and unique manufacturing process that makes each and any one of them a true art work.
Specialty Chopsticks for Ramen Noodles
These Edokibashi chopsticks are especially created for eating ramen without the noodles slipping down between them. Seriously!
7 Cool Traditional Japanese-Style Gifts
Looking for just the right gift during the holiday season? Why not give the gift of something unique you could only get from Japan!
