Many of our wonderful TokyoTreat subscribers enjoy not only Japanese snacks and candy but other aspects of Japanese culture like anime! And if you've watched any Studio Ghibli film then you know how jam packed Miyazaki's films are with delicious animated food, but what are some other anime series full of mouth watering food that...

Every country has their own customs, manners and (unwritten!) rules, these are the ones you don't read about in a travel guide. There are so many things to do in Japan, only in Tokyo there are at least 100 things to do! Or what about places outside Tokyo? It's important to know how to behave...

For our Japanese snack loving TokyoTreat subscribers visiting Japan is on many of your bucket lists we've been told! And whether you're just visiting Japan or planning to stay for longer, the Japanese convenience store will be a godsend. What's so special about a convenience store you may ask? Forget your preconceived notions of your...

It's been a long time since the rest of the world learned about Japanese pop culture and the importance of "kawaii". Even in daily life kawaii is everywhere. Stations, supermarkets, anywhere in the city you can find advertisements and products with cute characters like Pokemon, Hello Kitty or anime girls. The streets of Harajuku are...

If you're a fan of Japanese snacks and candy then its more than likely you've seen a few anime in your time. However if you're not an avid anime fan then don't fret, we've come up with a list of TokyoTreat's favourite shojo anime that you should watch, or re-watch if you've already seen them!...

1. Mitama Matsuri Mitama Matsuri is held at the famous Yasukuni shrine near Kudanshita station and is one of the biggest summer festivals in Tokyo. First held in 1947, at this festival people honor the spirits of the dead. Yearly thousands of people come to enjoy the sight of the 30,000 yellow lanterns lit up...