Mar 25 (Japan by Food) - Welcome to Tokyo’s newest attraction: Grand Hammer! This mega complex in Shinbashi has it all, including dining options to cultural activities from across Japan and a relaxing floor with a sauna and massage chairs (both open 24/7), as well as stylish karaoke, a rooftop BBQ, geisha, and... a club?
Japan plans to release petroleum reserves as early as March 16 in response to surging crude oil prices driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East, with the government also aiming to keep the nationwide average gasoline price at around 170 yen per liter.
A container ship owned by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines that had remained in the Persian Gulf following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz was found to have sustained damage, although no injuries were reported among the crew.
The Japanese government approved a bill on March 10th to revise the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act to establish an electronic travel authorization system called JESTA that would screen foreign visitors before they arrive in Japan.
A blast of midwinter-like cold returned to the Kanto region, bringing rare March snowfall as Utsunomiya recorded its heaviest snow in 21 years for the month, while snow also fell in central Tokyo.
Two men fell while climbing Mount Fuji shortly before 3 p.m. on March 9th near the New Seventh Station, as authorities launched a rescue operation on the mountain where summit routes remain closed for the winter season.
Orange prices have surged worldwide due to poor harvests, forcing some stores to stop selling orange juice altogether. Amid the growing shortage, a new product has emerged in Japan: an orange-flavored juice made without using any oranges.
Japan byFood and Shizuka visit Tsukishima, Tokyo’s street food hotspot, to meet Bon-Chan, the famous tortoise adored by locals and visitors. (Japan by Food)
In the culinary world, this is the "Great Debate." It’s the kitchen equivalent of choosing between a heavy-duty pickup truck and a precision-engineered Italian sports car.
This is behind the counter in Japan at Eiraiken, a small machi-chuka, or Japanese style Chinese restaurant, tucked away in a quiet Yokohama neighborhood. (Paolo fromTOKYO)
A crispy, savory bread known as “mentaiko France” is drawing long lines and racking up viral views on social media, with specialty shops emerging and demand surging as the rich, roe-filled baguette gains momentum across Japan.
Japan byFood and Shizuka try a new, luxury yakitori restaurant tucked away on a backstreet in one of Tokyo’s most popular entertainment hotspots, Shibuya’s Dogenzaka area.
The unbelievable discipline these Japanese elementary school students have to serve each other lunch in Japan is so heart warming to see! (Japanese Food Craftsman)
An American man came to Japan with a dream — but without the language. Inspired by anime, he moved to Japan and began working at a small eel shop in Kobe.
