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Source Vending machines are an iconic part of daily life in Japan. While there’s sure to be a vending machine on every street corner in Tokyo, in even the most rural areas of the country, you’re never too far away from a cold – or hot – beverage.  That’s right! Unlike most western countries, in...

Source In a world full of turmoil and chaos, there are few absolute truths that we can always count on. Grass is green, the sky is blue, water is wet and tastes like yogurt…wait, what?  That’s right, because Japan can’t seem to leave well enough alone, not even the foundation of life itself – water...

Source If you’re planning a visit to Japan anytime soon, you’re going to have to make some room in your belly! Japan offers some of the most deliciously unique food in the entire world – which means when you visit, you’re going to be eating a lot!  But before you head to Japan, it’s a...

Source Every country has its own, unique culinary traditions and unique dishes to serve the world. In Japan, you can find lots of uniquely delicious foods such as tempura, yakitori, okonomiyaki, miso soup, Japanese style curry, etc. One dish beloved by locals, but less commonly known abroad, is natto. Visually speaking, natto can be intimidating....

Hey TokyoTreat family! We're proud to announce the launch of our NEW service Tokyo Catch! Tokyo Catch is a Japanese online crane game experience that you can enjoy from anywhere in the world! And the best thing? You can win REAL, 100% authentic and arcade-exclusive prizes, from plushies to figurines, shipped straight from Japan. Just...

Source Have any of you guys experienced a Japanese onsen (hot spring) before? Obviously, Japan is world renown for its hot springs, and so it’s super easy to find onsen all over Japan, but if you plan on visiting one yourself, you’ll need to differentiate between onsen and sento (public bathing houses). They’re easy to...