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Ginza might be known for its luxury boutiques and high-end restaurants, but tucked away in one of its quiet backstreets, I found something that represents a new side of Japanese food culture — spice curry. As someone from Japan, I’ve gro...

One of the biggest surprises for many visitors to Japan is the toilet. You might step into a restroom and find a high-tech seat with more buttons than an airplane cockpit… or a traditional squat toilet that looks like a mystery. Don’t wo...

As a Japanese, I have no surprise but you would be; to see the abundance of vending machines in Japan. From busy streets in Tokyo to quiet rural towns, vending machines are everywhere. You can get not only what you drink, but also someth...