Do You Know Your 4 (+1) Bento Types?
Over the decades, this staple of the Japanese culinary culture has developed its own customs and variants. While it’s impossible to count them all, here’s a brief introduction to the most common ones!
At the 'Anti-loneliness' Moomin Bakery & Café
You don't get the stuffed toys right away, but you also don't have to be lonely to drop by.
10 Unforgettable Old-School Cafés in Kyoto
Kyoto's hip coffee culture is nothing new. Check out these 10 cafés that are decades-old relics (or at least look like one), and are full of character.
Anime Hunks Dominate 'Hana Yori Dango' Café
While the "Flower Four" snacks are a feature, the biggest treats for "Hana Yori Dango" fans are no doubt the life-sized art panels, where you can pose with the hunk of your choice.
Simple yet Refined
This is one bowl ramen enthusiasts won't want to miss on their next trip to Sapporo, one of Japan's famed ramen cities.
5 Ways Bento is Used to Communicate
From motherly love to a meal of vengeance, you can lift up the lid to uncover your message!
Ramen Aventures vs. Ivan Ramen in NYC
Who better to blow up the NYC ramen scene than a native New Yorker who'd proven his chops in Japan?
100 Hand-drawn Tree Cross-sections Honor Beer
"Slice of Heartland" celebrates a local Tokyo beer with an incredible artistic effort.
9 Tokyo Cafés that Love Kids!
High chairs, changing tables, play space and more: these cafés will welcome your kids with open arms!
The Café for Stuffed Toys
No toys will feel like misfits in this land where they'll get an omelette from a flounder, coffee from a monkey and even a bedtime story before getting tucked in for the night.
My Little Pony Café (Briefly) Rides into Tokyo
If you’re in Harajuku and looking for your fellow Pegasisters or Bronies, you won’t want to miss this!
12 Festive Bento for a Year of Holidays
We’ve compiled a list of 12 bento based on Japanese holidays and festivals, so be sure to mark the dates for these special lunches!
Our 4 Favorite Bento Channels
A well-done bento is truly a work of art, and a number of English-language YouTube channels have sprung up with the hope of teaching folks easy techniques for preparing a unique and tasty box.
All About Bento in Japanese Culture
From moms and their children to university students looking for a cheap meal, bento is a familiar presence at every stage of life in Japan.
11 Hot Cafés & Lunch Spots in Namba
Where can you catch a casual yet tasty bite in Osaka's prime entertainment district? Read on!
6 Super Sites for Coffee Seekers
If you’re looking for something specific for your next cup of joe, these sites offer a broad selection both in Tokyo and across the country.
Autumn Tipple: Sake & Pear Sangria
Make your own seasonal sake sangria with this simple fall recipe!
10 Tokyo Cafés Your Date Will Love
Here's the goods on date-worthy cafés in some of Tokyo's trendiest neighborhoods.
Japan's Best Ekiben
Japan's regional cuisine hits the road—er, tracks—with "ekiben," or bento sold at train stations.
5 Swish Cafés to Hit After Shopping in Ginza
Find some swanky spots for a sip after wearing out your pocketbook.
