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Basha — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:47:42 -0500

Raw goat testicles anyone? How about some giant tuna eyeballs?

Kunoichi: Japan's Female Ninjas

Okinawa — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:58:06 -0500

At some point or another, just about everyone has had the dream of being a ninja. Well, at least guys anyway. What many people don't know, however, is that there was a group of women ninjas who developed their own unique techniques of espionage, reconnaissance, and assassination. These female ninjas were known as kunoichi, and in many ways were more deadly and efficient than their male counterparts.

The Story of Japanese Wolves

hviola — Thu, 06 May 2010 21:47:34 -0500

Once upon a time there were two species of wolves living in Japan: The Hokkaido Wolf and the Honshu Wolf. The Hokkaido Wolf, also known as the Ezo Wolf, occupied the Island of Hokkaido. The Hokkaido Wolf became extinct in 1889 during the Meiji restoration period. The Island of Hokkaido was experiencing heavy development during these times and the wolves became a seen as a threat to the new horse-breeding industry. After taking advice from Americans, wolves were poisoned with strychnine and they ultimately disappeared.

Photo of Honshu Wolf at The National Science Museum of Japan © Katuuya

Japanese Canned Coffee

hviola — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 18:30:18 -0500

Japan is the world’s largest consumer of canned coffee. This ready-to-drink beverage is available in supermarkets, convenience stores, and especially vending machines.

Japan's $200 Mushrooms

Okinawa — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 00:43:14 -0500

What's the most expensive mushroom in the world?

Japan's Finest Beef - $500 Steaks Anyone?

Okinawa — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 20:06:19 -0600

These days many people know that the best beef comes from Japan, and Kobe beef has become a household name around the world. But what makes Japanese beef so good and how much does it really cost?

First Sakura of 2009

Okinawa — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:02:31 -0600

The first cherry blossoms of 2009 have bloomed in Okinawa. Sakura! Sakura! Sakura ga saita!

The Best Japanese Beer You Have Never Heard Of

Okinawa — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 02:52:48 -0600

What do you get when you take a serious Japan

What is the best kind of Japanese beer?

Okinawa — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 23:30:52 -0600

* Kirin * Asahi * Orion * Sapporo * Yebisu * Suntory * Otaru * Yona Yona

How to Prepare Otoshidama

Okinawa — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:02:52 -0600

Otoshidama is a Japanese custom in whi