Those are the messages we posted all our website 6 years ago. Please take a moment with us to remember those who lost their lives 6 years ago as a result of the earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan. Thank you.

DepaChika means "Departmentstore" + "Chika Underground". It is the basement floor of department stores. In japan, Depachika is dedicated to selling food items. If you get there after 6:00pm, many of the items are discounted 30 ~ 50%.

For less than $4.00, you can have great Japanese breakfast at many of the fast food restaurants in Japan. As you can see, there is nothing in this menu that is more than 410 yen. Of cause you can spend $20 ~ $50 at the hotel to have buffet breakfast, but it is fun to go to those fast food restaurant? You pick the item you ...

One of the things you must try is donburi in Japan. There are many kinds of donburus, but if you like fresh sushi or sushi, you must try this one. This is one of my favorite donburi shop in Tokyo. Please comment at http://en.bloguru.com/japaneseonline

Like other countries, Japanese are more health cautious. I found this 400KCal Obento in Japan. This is very good meal for just 400KCal. Health in Japa...

Eki-Ben (Eki = Station Ben = Bento) is a type of Obento that is sold at train stations. Depending on where you are, there are special Obentos associated that area. It is fun to check out what kind of Eki-Ben there is in each area. Japanese-Online Blog -> http://en.bloguru.com/japaneseonline

Obento is a boxed lunch. You can make on yourself or buy one at store. There are Obento that is associated with the area you are in Japan. Also, Obento reflects the season as well. It is fun to buy Obento when you are long train trip. Comment this blog at http://en.bloguru.com/japaneseonline

What is your favorite Japanese food? Ramen, Sushi, Shabu-Shabu, Tenpura, Onigiri, Bento ... There are so much variety of foods in Japan. Have you had Okonimiyaki? It is kind of like pancake but it is made of flour and cabbage with some meat or seafood. When you are in Japan, make sure to try Okonomiyaki. http://en.blo...

In front of JR Shibuya Station, there is a famous crossing called Shibuya Scramble Crossing. Instead of letting pedestrians cross the street one direction at a time, it closes all motor traffic and have people cross the intersection any which way they want. This has actually reduce the traffic slowdown because there is no pede...

You do no see people eating and drinking in the regular train. If you are on the long distance train like Shinkansen, it is a different story. There are two reason why you are not welcome to eat on the train. (1) You will be leaving mess on the floor and seats. (2) Your food leave smell in the car. (3) Eating in the places...