10 of Japan's Oldest Confection Shops
The sweet treats offered by these long-lived establishments have more than withstood the tests of time. Each shop is at least 350 years old!
Better Know Your Old-School Senbei!
Founded in 1804, Matsuzaki Senbei has been offering classic rice crackers for over 200 years. But do you know the three key flavors from old Tokyo?
Take Home a Piece of Niigata
Savor the prefecture’s finest produce long after your trip is over!
Flavors of Japan: 10 Unique Cafés in Kyoto!
Explore the culinary gems hidden away in Japan's former capital and try the unique cafés to experience a combination of traditional and modern flavors.
12 Best Places for Unique Souvenirs in Kyoto
Kyoto is one of the best places in Japan to buy authentic Japanese goods. Here's a handy list of some great Kyoto souvenirs and the best places to buy them!
Lions & Tigers & Bears—on Cakes—Oh My!
Can you bear to bite down on these desserts?
13 Hot Souvenirs at New Chitose Airport
If you're looking to buy Hokkaido souvenirs, New Chitose Airport is your surefire stop!
Hydroponic Greens Grown Under the Tokyo Metro
Tokyo's elevated train spaces might be shaded from the sun, dreary and have most often been turned into bicycle and car parking, but surprisingly, where the sun doesn’t shine turns out to be an ideal setting for a garden.
