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Crispy, juicy, and deeply satisfying, the breaded deep-fried cutlet known as katsu is a cornerstone of Japan’s yōshoku (Western-influenced Japanese cuisine). The simple but perfected process involves coating a primary ingredient—typically meat, but also fish or vegetables—in a layer of flour, egg, and breadcrumbs before frying it to a perfect golden brown. Though its origins lie in the West, the…
A tradition that has endured for centuries is unfolding right before your eyes — and there’s a quiet, profound sense of awe in that moment. The moment the rikishi (sumo wreslter) step into the dohyō (sumo ring)—barefoot, powerful, wrapped in ceremonial belts—time slows down. You’re witnessing a piece of Japan’s soul. That makes sumo wrestling in Tokyo a window into…
Every day, about half a million people pass through Tokyo Station, one of Japan’s largest terminals. But did you know that inside this still-active station stands a museum that has preserved more than a century of memories? That museum is the TOKYO STATION GALLERY (hereafter referred to as the “Tokyo Station Gallery”), a special space where the building itself becomes…