うまい棒 Umaibō "Delicious Stick" I’m not into kid snacks and sweets. In America, sweets for children are usually too...

甘納豆AmanattoSugar Coated Beans I first discovered Amanatto while wandering around Tsukiji Outer Market. A woman with a bright smile...

金閣寺Kinkaku-jiTemple of the Golden Pavilion Official Name:鹿苑寺Rokuon-ji Deer Garden Temple Website: https://www.shokoku-ji.jp/en/kinkakuji/Address: 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8361, JapanNearest...

Japan has some of the best rates of returned wallets in the world. That said, nowhere is 100% safe....

One bit of cultural minutia I noticed in Japan is the etiquette in elevators. It's not especially elaborate but...

牛蒡 ごぼうGobō Also known as Great Burdock. U-eong in Korean. Niúbàng in Chinese. And Arctium lappa in Latin. When...

Snack Attack #2 三ツ矢 とろけるももMitsuya Melted Peach Package Style: PET bottle, 500 mlPrice:  ¥100 to 140 Taste:  4/5Smell:  4/5Texture:...

門松Kadomatsu“Gate Pine” Japan loves its New Year’s decorations. It's reminiscent of western Christmas decorations, something to bring verdant cheer...

Snack Attack Series 信州りんごキットカット ミニShinshu Apple Kit Kat Minis Package Style: Regional souvenir box, 12 kit kat minisPrice:  ¥900...

酉の市Tori No Ichi When we lived in Tokyo, we really wanted to experience a matsuri or festival -- Tori...