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.

Learn useful Japanese phrases for visiting a bookstore in Japan, from finding books and asking for help to checking stock and making a purchase.

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

Learn how Japanese people describe hot and humid summer weather with natural expressions you can use in everyday conversations in Japan.

Learn about Japanese kitchen knives, their long tradition, different uses, and why Seki is famous for making high-quality knives in Japan.