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There are a few dishes that may be considered the norm in Japan but seen as a bit unusual from people in other countries. One of those is the fruit sandwich. To many Japanese people, the fruit sandwich may seem like a treat born overseas, but it appears to often be more commonly found in Japan. We had Steven, a…

Must-see festivals in central Tokyo (Shinjuku, Shibuya, etc.) Central Tokyo comes alive in summer with festivals that blend traditional arts and contemporary culture. One of the season’s highlights is the Shinjuku Eisa Festival, taking place on July 26, 2025. This vibrant event brings the dynamic Okinawan dance tradition of Eisa to the streets of Shinjuku. Performers in colorful costumes fill…

Standing soba restaurants, known as tachigui soba in Japan, are a uniquely Japanese fast food concept, serving one of Japan’s representative dishes – Japanese soba noodles – quickly and efficiently. “Sobadokoro Kameya” (referred to hereafter as “Kameya”) is one of the capital’s quintessential popular soba restaurants. The Okachimachi branch, located near Ueno’s Ameyoko shopping street in Taito-ku (Taito Ward), is…