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  • Four images to represent the four seasons side by side, including sakura blossoms for spring, a sunflower for summer, autumn leaves for fall, and icicles for winter.

    From Cherry Blossoms to Autumn Leaves: Japan Travel for Every Season

    As you may have heard, the US dollar and other currencies are extremely strong compared to the Japanese yen right now! You can travel to Japan and enjoy shopping at an affordable price for the first time in decades. While...

  • Cups of cold tea sit in front of cold noodles and a bowl of tsuyu dipping sauce

    Hot Weather Noodles: Tsukemen, Zaru Soba, and Nagashi Sōmen

    Now that the weather’s finally getting warmer and we're coming out of winter hibernation, you may be looking for cooler dishes to beat the heat. If you live anywhere like our hometown of Osaka, it gets quite humid, with summer temperatures reaching up to around 37°C (98.6°F). So what’s a noodle lover to do?