白神山地 – Shirakami Sanchi
Japan currently hosts 26 World Heritage Sites, including Shirakami-Sanchi, a mountainous region spanning Aomori and Akita Prefectures. Recognized in 1993, Shirakami-Sanchi boasts …
Gold Ehōmaki
The price of an ehōmaki made with gold seaweed is 12,800 yen. With the current strong dollar, this converts to approximately 83 …
お子様ランチ – Kid’s Lunch
Family restaurants, and many other dining establishments, offer a dish called okosama lunch, or kid’s lunch. Despite being called a kid’s lunch, …
白湯 – Hot Water
In November 2022, a renowned beverage company in Japan began selling bottled hot water at stores and vending machines. Around that time, …
Yamagata Beniō
Yamagata Beniō (やまがた紅王) is a new brand of Japanese cherries from Yamagata Prefecture. They finally made their debut in June 2023. The …
牧野富太郎 – Tomitaro Makino
Tomitaro Makino (1862-1957) is known as the Father of Japanese Botany. Despite not graduating from elementary school, he earned a Doctor of …
Snow Monkey Catching Fish
Japanese Snow Monkeys bathing in hot springs are probably well-known around the world, but it was not known that these monkeys could …
メロン – Melon
Melons grow all year around in Japan, but the primary harvesting season is from May through July. In a grocery store, melons …
Hakone Utsugi
Hakone Utsugi （ハコネウツギ）or Weigela Coraeensis is a flower that is found near beaches in Japan. Its blooming season is May~June. This flower is …
ニホンザル – Japanese Snow Monkey
“Nihon-Zaru,” also known as the Japanese Snow Monkey, is a species native to Japan. They are known for their striking red faces …