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, …
やまがた紅王 – Yamagata Beniō
Yamagata Beniō is a new brand of Japanese cherries from Yamagata Prefecture. They finally made their debut in June 2023. The distinguishing …
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 …
Andes Melon
The Andes Melon (アンデスメロン) was developed by a Japanese nursery company in 1977. This is short for “Anshin-des Melon”. Anshin-des Melon literary …
いちごころ – Ichigokoro
A farm in Yamaguchi, Japan has been producing and selling heart-shaped strawberries named Ichigokoro since 2016. They can produce only up to …
Christmas Dinner
Just as most American people eat turkey on Thanksgiving, many Japanese people eat KFC or some kind of chicken for Christmas dinner. …
イチゴ – Strawberries
Strawberries or ichigo are one of the most popular fruits in Japan. Usually strawberries are in season around March and April. We …