I've Lived in Tokyo for 20 Years and These Are the 3 Most Important Phrases to Know When Visiting Japan

In Japanese, a vocabulary list is sometimes called kotoba no takarabako or a treasure box of words. Here are a few jewels ...

Japanese Garden in Delaware Park hosting 18th Annual Japan Culture Day

The Japanese Garden in Delaware Park is hosting its 18th Annual Japan Culture Day at The Buffalo History Museum on Nov. 2.

Maru-Hi Launches in Hawai‘i, Bringing Japanese-Inspired Sparkling Cocktails to Local Shelves

Inspired by Japan’s traditional chu-hi cocktail, Maru-Hi is crafted to be light, crisp, and approachable. At 5% ABV and just ...
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At 50, Hello Kitty is as 'kawaii' and lucrative as ever

TOKYO--Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character's fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle and a national ...
Eater

Hi-Collar, Serving Highbrow Japanese Coffee by Day and Sake by Night in the East Village

You can drink a $7 siphon coffee out of a $800 Christofle gold-faced tea cup at Hi-Collar, a high-tech Japanese coffee bar by day and sake den by night on 10th Street in the East Village. But the ...
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Go glamping with Hello Kitty in Japan

Hello Kitty is one of Japan’s most popular – and definitely most adorable – exports. Now, fans of the character can take their appreciation one step further by staying at a Hello Kitty-themed cottage ...