The Wonder 500™ Takes New York City
A truly 'wondrous' exhibition in the Big Apple!
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What is The Wonder 500™?
The Wonder 500 Undiscovered Japan
The Wonder 500™ aims to discover unique Japanese local products that are unfamiliar outside of Japan, and introduce them—and the values they represent—to the rest of the world.
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San Grams: A Third-Wave Green Tea Shop & Café
The third-wave green tea movement is taking root right in the heart of Japan’s green tea industry.
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Fishing-Culture Inspired Restaurant
Take a sneak peak inside the designs of Itoman Gyomin Shokudo, a restaurant in Okinawa inspired by local fishing culture.
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6 Awesome Things to See & Do in Chichibu
Chichibu is located in western Saitama, just 90 minutes from central Tokyo. A popular tourist destination full of temples and shrines, it's known as a spot for delicious food and sightseeing.
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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!
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Local Brewer Reinvented with Global Sake
25 years ago, Asahishuzo was just a local brewer with a faltering brand, its products losing market share not only to other breweries but also to beer, wine, shochu and other beverages.
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Top 10 Coolest Things in The Wonder 500™
All About Japan's top 10 coolest items in The Wonder 500™.
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Michelin-Starred 'Kaiseki' Cuisine in New York
In collaboration with the Tsuji Culinary Institute in Osaka, David Bouley's Brushstroke offers traditional Japanese multi-course cuisine for the Tribeca area.
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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 around Japan.
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4 Japanese Wines from The Wonder 500™
Japan may be more famous for sake and whisky, but these four Japanese wines are sure to delight.
Get Sweets & Tea at The Wonder 500™ in NY!
As you check out an incredible selection of 500 fascinating products from Japan, taste some fantastic Japanese sweets and tea absolutely free!