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A Falconer’s Cafe: One of Themed Cafe in Japan
Yumi Murata
Japan is well known for its unique cafe such as cat cafes, bunny cafes, owl cafes but have you seen ...

The First Station in Tokyo
Yumi Murata
Where was the first station in Tokyo? The history of rail transport in Japan began in the late Edo period ...

What Are The Differences between Japanese noodles?
Yumi Murata
How many types of Japanese noodles are there? Have you already tried some kinds of Japanese noodles here in Japan? ...

How to Use Chopsticks: Basic Skill
Yumi Murata
Are you good at eating with chopsticks? There are some people who are interested in Japanese cuisine, but might give ...

A Strange Japanese Custom: The Matter of “Otoshi” at Izakaya
Yumi Murata
Credit: Kent Wang via Flickr I don’t usually think about Japanese customs in my daily life because I am used ...