Kanto vs Kansai

The Japanese Dish Locals Save Up For (That Most Tourists Skip)

While sushi and ramen dominate the international idea of Japanese food, unagi (grilled eel) is quietly one of the dishes...

Tokyo Stands Left, Osaka Stands Right — Japan’s Unwritten Escalator Rule

What tourists notice: everyone on a Japanese escalator seems to silently sort into two lanes — one side standing still, ...

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