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bySteve
February 19, 2021

So, you’ve stumbled across that sake bottle you forgot about. Or perhaps your local liquor store has some suspiciously cheap discount sake on sale. Is it good to drink or down the sink? This article will answer all your questions!

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bySteve
February 19, 2021

From the green and black classics to tantalizing unique brews, Japan is a tea-lover's paradise!

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byKai Le
January 18, 2021

If you have visited a Japanese supermarket, you may have seen exquisite-looking, mouth-watering fruits that whet your appetite. You may have been keen to buy some of these fruits and savor them, but did your heart stop cold when you saw the exorbitant price tags? Why are these Japanese fruits so costly?! Read on to find out why these fruits are so expensive in Japan, gather insight on some premium fruits you can buy to pamper yourself with, or even learn about where to find Japanese fruits on a budget.

Life in Japan

bySteve
December 25, 2020

Shopping for drinks at a Japanese convenience store? If you’re looking to explore outside the standard range of beers and sours but aren’t sure where to start, try our recommended list of 10 unique sake, shochu, whiskey, and more to get your intoxicating adventure underway!

Life in Japan

byYuri I.
December 24, 2020

What sorts of foods have become holiday traditions in your country? In Japan, people traditionally eat a special soup called "ozoni" for the New Year's holiday every year. This article will explain the origins and ingredients of this traditional Japanese New Year's cuisine.

Life in Japan

bySteve
November 19, 2020

Learning to appreciate sake will deepen your connection to Japan and its rich culinary culture. This beginner-friendly guide to Japanese sake—known as "nihonshu" in Japanese—will go over the basic varieties of sake and their characteristics, teach you how to decipher a label when buying sake in Japan, and give you some tips for how to best enjoy sake.

Life in Japan

bySteve
November 18, 2020

Ring in the new year with osechi ryori – one of Japan’s deepest and most delicious New Year…

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byTsunagu En
July 31, 2020

Japan offers plenty of amazing things to see, but even more to eat! However, life and work can…

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byShiromotoKoji
July 21, 2020

Japan boasts of a variety of branded beef, such as Kobe, Matsuzaka, Omi, and Yonezawa. Beef can be…

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Can Sake Go Bad? A Guide to Keeping Your Sake Fresh

Demystifying Japanese Tea – From Matcha to Sencha to Mugicha

Why is Fruit in Japan so Expensive?

More Than Just Beer! 10 Sake, Shochu, Whiskey (and More) to Try From Your Conbini!

What Is Ozoni? All About This Traditional Japanese New Year’s Food

How to Drink Sake: A Guide to Choosing, Buying, and Drinking Sake in Japan

A Guide to Osechi Ryori – Japan’s Traditional New Year Food

Can You Get Your Food To Go or Delivered in Japan? Exploring the Unique Takeout Culture in Japan

All You Need to Know! The Ultimate Yakiniku Guide

Make Your Japan Trip and Expat Life Easier With the Oyraa Interpreter App (Available in Over 153 Languages!)

9 Reasons You Should Visit Western Niigata Prefecture In Winter!

Deep Snow an Hour From Tokyo: Relishing the Midwinter Bounties of Niigata

My Japan Quarantine Story – Navigating Strict Travel Restrictions During the COVID-19 Pandemic

A Casual Drive Through Nyuzen and Asahi: Relishing a Springtime Carnival of Flowers in Toyama