discussion Showa Retro Tokyo: Where Nostalgia Never Fades
“Showa retro” refers to the nostalgic atmosphere of Japan’s Showa era, particularly the culture of the 1950s to 1970s.It...
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neighborhood Tokyo in a Nutshell: Discover Yurakucho’s Layers of Time
The History of YurakuchoYurakucho is a historic district located in the heart of Tokyo. Its name originates from Oda Ura...
masterpiece This Is the Foreigners’ Favorite – Tonkotsu Ramen
Tonkotsu ramen is an essential part of Japan’s rich ramen culture.The soup is made by simmering pork bones over a long p...
discussion Hokusai Unfolded: From Edo Streets to Global Masterpiece
International Recognition of Katsushika HokusaiKatsushika Hokusai (1760–1849) is one of the most renowned Japanese artis...
neighborhood Daikanyama style
The Charm and History of DaikanyamaDaikanyama is one of Tokyo’s most sophisticated neighborhoods. Lined with stylish caf...
masterpiece Jiro-style ramen fills the world with satisfaction
The History of Jiro-Style RamenOriginsJiro-style ramen traces its roots back to 1968, when the original Ramen Jiro opene...
discussion Ichiyō Higuchi: The Dawn of Japanese Feminism and the First Great Woman Writer
Ichiyō Higuchi (1872–1896) was a female author of the Meiji era. Despite living in poverty, she supported her family whi...
neighborhood Kabukichō Never Sleeps
History of KabukichōKabukichō is one of Japan’s most prominent entertainment districts, located in Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo....
masterpiece Chan-Kei Ramen of The Ultimate Guide
What Is “Chan-kei” Ramen?“Chan-kei ramen” is a subgenre of ramen that has quietly grown into a trend centered around Tok...
discussion Shinto and the Soul of Japan
The History of Japanese ShintoShinto is Japan’s indigenous religion, a belief system grounded in nature worship and ance...