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7 Japanese Cherry Blossom Snacks to Eat this Spring

Ahh, Spring. It’s the most popular time of year for visitors flying over to Japan, and certainly one of the most beautiful seasons. Hanami or ‘flower viewing’ is the activity of enjoying the sakura in full bloom while having a picnic underneath

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Made In Japan/Food & Drink

Battle of the Boxes: Sakuraco vs Bokksu

If there’s a box that comes filled with Japanese snacks, I want to get my hands on it. I’ve already spoken about my love for Sakuraco, and now we’re pitting them against another big hitter in the Japanese subscription box world, Bokksu.

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Food & Drink/Made In Japan

The Sakuraco Snack Box Experience.

I’ve already talked about how Sakuraco was my favorite Japanese snack box on the surface, but today I wanted to take the time to understand the experience they’ve created. Plus, now that I’m living in Japan, I think my opinion is slightly

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What Does Japan Eat on Christmas Day?

From raw horse and whale to fermented soybeans and the infamous Fugu fish, Japan certainly has its fair share of interesting foods. So, what do the people of Japan traditionally eat on Christmas Day? Well, having lived in Japan for a few

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The Best Japanese Subscription Box You Can Buy.

Sakuraco subscription box does a pretty good job of making you feel as though you've been immersed in Japanese culture while you're sitting in your living room.

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Is Tokyo Treat Worth It? (Absolutely!)

Now, I'm not a "food person" but there's a strange pull towards Japanese snacks that I just can't seem to get away from.

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8 Best Websites To Buy Japanese Snacks and Sweets Online

My love for Japanese food knows absolutely no bounds, like many of you, I'm sure!

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Questions/Food & Drink

Do People In Japan Use Forks?

Some topics on this website takes hours of research to come to a conclusion. This was not one of those posts!

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The edible Japanese face masks made of bread.

Over the past year and a bit, the demand for face masks has shot up almost exponentially. This has led to a whole host of innovative and interesting face coverings, but non as strange (or unique?) as the melonpan facemasks. Whilst we

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Japanese milk tea
Questions/Food & Drink

Hokkaido milk tea vs Okinawa milk tea: What’s the difference?

Today we’re going to look at two of the biggest producers of Japanese milk tea, Hokkaido and Okinawa.

But which is best?

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The $22,500 Melon: Japan’s Most Expensive Fruits

In Japan it's extremely common to give gourmet fruit as gifts rather than simply to eat. To this affect Japanese fruit tends to command a higher price and increase competition for the most desirable fruit year upon year.

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Japanese coffee
Culture/Food & Drink

Everything you want to know about Japanese coffee and where to find it.

I was sitting in my garden the other day drinking some perfectly brewed green tea when I thought "Does Japan have good coffee too?"

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20 of the best Japanese snacks you NEED to try.

From Japanese Junk food to famous Japanese snacks and more, we count down the best Japanese snacks you need to try!

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Should Matcha tea replace coffee in your morning routine?

Long have we drunk coffee every morning to prepare us for the day, but is it really the best drink to be starting your day with?

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About Me (I’m Jonny!)

Full time digital nomad and COMPLETELY obsessed with Japan! Whether you're planning your dream trip, hoping to learn more about the culture, or considering moving out here, I got you!
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