Nov 18 (emmymade) - Let see what kind of randomness a dollar will buy you at a Daiso.
Kuranosuke Kato is the only child in the Japanese village of Ichinono, a community that has become so depopulated that locals joke it is home to more puppets than people. Two-year-old Kato is the first child being raised in the village in two decades. (South China Morning Post)
This year, the number of foreign residents in Japan surpassed 3.5 million, marking a record high. In Tokyo’s "Little India," there may be clues on how to build a harmonious coexistence.
Influenza infections in Tokyo have reached alarm levels for the first time in six years. As the virus spreads, restaurants and hotels are struggling with a surge in last-minute cancellations during their peak earning season.
Prime Minister Ishiba, who plans to move into the official residence as early as December 28th, addressed rumors that the residence is haunted, stating, "I'm from the Oba-Q generation, so I'm not afraid."
Chisako Kakehi, 78, who was on death row for poisoning three men with cyanide compounds, has died while in custody, according to reports. Authorities believe she may have died of natural causes.
Today’s Tokyo eats aren’t your average ones. They’ve gone viral on the internet, especially in Japan, but do they live up to their reputation? From cream-filled donuts to a HUGE American-inspired meat sandwich, Shizuka puts four viral spots to the test to find out if they really are delicious in real life and WORTH the hype. (Japan by Food)
If you’ve ever ridden a train in Japan, you may have noticed food stalls on the train platform many of which are standing soba shops. (Paolo fromTOKYO)
Japanese convenience stores (known as “konbini” or “conbini”) are a treasure trove of limited-edition and seasonal snacks and drinks. In this video, join byFood host Stephanie for a taste test of top-ranked and viral konbini treats, combos, hacks as and must-try staple foods readily available all over Japan. (Japan by Food)
Stepping into a sushi restaurant to enjoy omakase for the first time can be exciting but also daunting. However, some restaurants make it easy for everyone, including newcomers, to fully enjoy an omakase experience. (Japan by Food)
In this video we're taking on the most shockingly bizarre foods we can find here in Tokyo, where you can find foods like raw horse, raw shark, heart and even alien looking snake fish called warasubo. (More Best Ever Food Review Show)
Join us for a magical day at Universal Studios Japan as we dive into the festive holiday-themed food offerings! From cheese fondue hot dos to minion Christmas bun, we try them all. (TabiEats)
Soft, jiggly dashi-maki tamago—rolled omelet seasoned with dashi stock—is rapidly gaining popularity among foreign visitors to Japan, with some specialty shops seeing wait times of up to an hour.
Join Shizuka at one of byFood’s best-selling food experiences, Chef Yoshi Shishido’s ramen-making class in Tokyo! This experienced chef and former ramen restaurant owner shares all his secrets for a perfect bowl, from making noodles from scratch to preparing the toppings and the broth like a pro. (Japan by Food)