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  • How To Make Mugwort Tea

    How To Make Mugwort Tea

    Traditional herbalists used mugwort to make a tea that treated various ailments for centuries. Today, the practice is still part of Japan’s tea-drinking culture.

  • 9 Japanese Fanta Flavors to Try

    9 Japanese Fanta Flavors to Try

    Besides Coke, Fanta is arguably the most popular brand produced by the Coca-Cola Company. It features different fruit-flavored carbonated soft drinks, including the iconic Fanta Orange variant.

  • Can You Eat the Plums in Choya?

    Can You Eat the Plums in Choya?

    Choya, also called Umeshu, is a traditional Japanese liqueur made using ume fruit. Unlike other flavored alcoholic beverages that comprise the drink, it contains actual fruit inside the bottle.

  • How To Make Hojicha Latte

    How To Make Hojicha Latte

    Coffee lovers will appreciate the smooth, rich flavorful lightness packed in a hojicha latte. It is the perfect Japanese all-day any-weather drink that one can enjoy piping hot or ice cold. 

  • Famous Japanese Dragons Of All Time (Movie, Myths, And Books)

    Famous Japanese Dragons Of All Time (Movie, Myths, And Books)

    Our imagination runs wild whenever we think of dragons. We imagine massive, fire-breathing creatures that fly and live in mountain caves appearing once in a blue moon to cause havoc. Read on to understand all there is to know about the famous Japanese dragons of all time.

  • 11 Japanese High-end Audio Brands

    11 Japanese High-end Audio Brands

    If you’re an audiophile, the search for an ideal sound system seems unending – every few months, top companies release what promises to be the ‘best,’ but it’s never quite. Here are the standout Japanese high-end audio brands.

  • What Is A Tatami Mattress And What Is It Made From?

    What Is A Tatami Mattress And What Is It Made From?

    If you have visited a traditional Japanese home or stayed at a Ryokan, you probably came across a Tatami mattress. These comfortable rice straw beddings are usually standard and are laid on the floor in a particular pattern.

  • Why Is Japanese Food so Expensive?

    Why Is Japanese Food so Expensive?

    Unfortunately, despite the tastiness, these foods can be quite expensive. Often, you have to pay slightly more to get a bite – more than you’d spend on Thai, Filipino, Indian, and other Asian delicacies.

  • Is Japanese Food High in Sodium?

    Is Japanese Food High in Sodium?

    Japan is well-known for its rich history and diverse cuisine. However, due to the link between diet and some lifestyle diseases, more people watch what they eat, especially foreign delicacies. One of the minerals under the scope is sodium. 

  • Jinbei Clothing (Your Complete Guide)

    Jinbei Clothing (Your Complete Guide)

    Summers in Japan can sometimes get overwhelmingly hot and humid, especially for visitors. To make your stay much more comfortable, consider purchasing Jinbei clothing.

  • Cheapest Cities to Live in Japan (Housing, Food, and Cost of Living)

    Cheapest Cities to Live in Japan (Housing, Food, and Cost of Living)

    It’s worth noting that living in Japan isn’t cheap. You can’t expect to get all the perks mentioned above on a shoestring budget. You can still find some affordable cities to call home. If you want to live comfortably without draining your savings account, try the following cities.

  • 11 Types of Donburi (Amazing Dishes to Try in Japan)

    11 Types of Donburi (Amazing Dishes to Try in Japan)

    Donburi is undoubtedly one of the ‘most Japanese’ delicacies, consisting of a large rice bowl served with meat, vegetables, sauces, and other ingredients. Whenever you visit a Japanese restaurant, try the following delicious donburi recipes.