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In Asakusa, Tokyo, a popular tourist destination visited by people from all around the world, the diversity of food options is expanding. One eatery accommodating the varying food needs of international visitors to Japan is “Tempura Asakusa SAKURA,” a tempura restaurant. The most popular item on the menu, a wagyū beef tempura rice bowl, uses halal-certified wagyu beef. The wagyu…
The visual language of kabuki Kabuki is a traditional Japanese theater form celebrated for its striking visuals. Elaborate costumes, dramatic makeup, and powerful poses come together to form Kabuki’s distinctive theatrical language. This guide explores these core visual elements, illustrating how each contributes to the vivid storytelling that defines kabuki. Elaborate costumes: telling stories through fabric Kabuki costumes are not…
Shinjuku is one of Japan’s landmark downtown city areas. Starting with Kabukichō, the area is home to a number of restaurants, amusement centers, and commercial facilities. Bustling with people day and night, Shinjuku has earned a “city that never sleeps” moniker. In this vibrant locale, a curry specialty store has been a long-standing favorite, growing along with the community: Mon…