Discover Japan’s nostalgic dagashi culture, from cheap childhood snacks and traditional dagashiya shops to the memories behind these beloved treats.

Discover FamilyMart’s new FAMIMA convenience store in Tokyo and learn what makes this stylish new concept different from a regular Japanese konbini.

Discover must-try foods in Hokkaido, from fresh seafood and miso ramen to Jingisukan, soft-serve ice cream, and Sapporo soup curry.

Learn what oni are, where they come from, why they appear in Setsubun and folktales, and how the word oni is used in Japanese expressions.

Learn how religion works in Japan, from Shinto and Buddhism to Christmas, weddings, and why many Japanese people still say they are not religious.

Stop translating “It is what it is” literally! Learn the natural Japanese phrases native speakers actually use, with easy examples for beginners.