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Three Lesser Known Shonen Anime Protagonists
Who comes to your mind when you think of shonen protagonists? Maybe it’s iconic shonen protagonists such as Son Goku from Dragon Ball, Izuku “Deku” Midoriya from My Hero Academia and Naruto Uzumaki from Naruto. But what about the lesser-known shonen heroes who win cooking competitions, raise farm animals, or even take care of baby demons? Read more to find out about these awesome characters and their most notable moments!
Five Places to Eat Omurice, Japan’s Comfort Food
Omurice (オムライス) is a popular Japanese comfort food, made of fried rice and eggs! It’s a mainstay in both convenience stores and Japanese restaurants, from Tokyo and Chiba, all the way to Kyoto. In the past, we here at Tokyo Treat showed you a quick and easy recipe on how to make omurice. Continue reading…
Five Best Japanese Amusement Parks For a Fun Summer
You may not know it, but It’s true that there are plenty of amusement parks in Japan. In fact, many of them are world-famous theme parks and entertainment spots.
Japanese Festival Games For Fun Summer Prizes
Summer in Japan becomes much more than just a hot season thanks to a variety of cultural activities. One of them is playing traditional games with friends and family at a summer festival
TokyoTreat June 2022 Reviewer Contest Winners Announced!
Hey TokyoTreat Fam! How are you all doing? We hope you enjoyed your June TokyoTreat box 🙌! We’re so excited to announce the June 2022 Reviewer Contest Winners, so let’s see if you’re one of the lucky winners from the list below: Jessica R Riley H Makayla L Humaydah K Jennifer M Congratulations to all...
Ringo Ame and Other Japanese Festival Sweets
There’s a lot to enjoy at a Japanese summer festival – fireworks, traditional games, and of course, we can’t miss out on festival food!
What is Natsu Matsuri? Summer Events Then and Now
Summer days in Japan, especially in big cities like Tokyo, Yokohama, and Osaka, are truly hot. In spite of the scorching heat, many unique and exciting things in Japan are waiting for you to experience them during the summer.
TokyoTreat’s Top Ten Things to Do in Osaka
Osaka–it’s Japan’s second biggest city and one of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan, attracting visitors from all around the world. The unique culture and warm hospitality are two attractive points that add a distinct character to the city like no other.
Japanese Fireworks Festivals: Then and Now
No other country knows how to celebrate the changing of seasons like Japan. Just like hanami festivals, in spring, Japan also has a way of embracing hot summers: firework festivals.
The Japanese Beach Experience: How To Spend A Beach Day
Summer is in full swing, meaning that people all over Japan are looking for fun ways to spend these long, summer days. As you may have seen in your favorite anime beach episodes, Japanese people love the beach and make a whole day of activities out of it.
Manga And Anime Museums To Help Beat The Heat
Japanese summers are fun and full of activities that make the summers fly by. That being said, some days are just so hot that the last thing you want to do is spend it outside. That’s where Japan’s many manga museums and anime museums come into play.
Japan’s Star Festival: Tanabata!
Celebrate the Star Festival called Tanabata that takes place from July to August in Japan with TokyoTreat. Not sure what to do or what to eat? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!