Water(水ーみず):Is it safe to drink tap water? Yes, Tap water meets the water quality standards based on the Waterworks Law, so you can safely drink it a...
Since I started Farcastea, I've been continuously exploring and trying to understand tea culture and matcha in general. I've participated in a few te...
I just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone following and subscribing to my newsletter. I appreciate you giving me the chance to share a little ...
Did you know that in 2020, people around the world consumed 116.6 billion servings of instant noodles?China tops the list in instant noodle consumpti...
I remember my first time trying Starbucks in Boston. I had always seen American coffee culture in teen movies and shows like ‘Gossip Girl’ and though...
I believe many people globally are aware of the speed and punctuality of Japanese trains. Today, I'd like to delve into the history of the Japanese r...
Everywhere you turn, there's a ‘自動販売機’ (vending machine) waiting to serve. When I first settled here, I spent a summer holiday in Toyama, located in ...
When you think of green tea, it's almost instinctive to connect it with Japan. There's a profound connection between the two, deeply embedded in the ...
Around the world, there are approximately 1 billion citrus trees thriving in countries ranging from Italy to Haiti, Vietnam to Senegal, and beyond. A...
Everyone who is familiar with Ghibli films, you've probably seen some delicious-looking Japanese sweets and wondered what they are. Two years ago, I ...
As an old school, I like to start my day with some tea or coffee and radio. The beauty of internet is that it can transport us in a different locatio...
I'm thrilled to share with you this article that resulted from ‘serendipity’. While wandering through Hibiya library, I stumbled upon this book "銭湯図解...