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“Edible Luxury: The Rise of 24-Karat Gold Leaf Sushi in Japanese Cuisine”

July 2, 2025 by Japan Daily Leave a Comment

Imagine a bite of sushi so luxurious it glimmers with real 24-karat gold. That’s the allure of gold leaf sushi—a dish where edible gold transforms a traditional meal into a culinary spectacle. Originating in Japan and embraced worldwide in elite restaurants, gold leaf sushi delivers visual glamour and a dash of novelty. But is the payoff worth the price? Let’s explore its … [Read more...] about “Edible Luxury: The Rise of 24-Karat Gold Leaf Sushi in Japanese Cuisine”

Why Japan’s Non-Melting Ice Cream Is the Summer’s Coolest Treat

June 20, 2025 by Japan Daily Leave a Comment

Imagine biting into an ice cream that resists melting—even under scorching summer sun or a blast from a hair dryer. In Japan, scientists discovered a clever twist on frozen desserts: non-melting ice cream made using natural strawberry extract. This summer treat keeps its shape for hours, merging food science with delicious innovation. How the Accident Became Innovation The … [Read more...] about Why Japan’s Non-Melting Ice Cream Is the Summer’s Coolest Treat

Fatal Stabbing at Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo Leaves Female Employee Dead

Tokyo, March 27, 2026 – A female employee in her 20s was fatally stabbed at Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo in Sunshine City, Ikebukuro, on the evening of March 26, 2026. The attacker, a man also in his 20s, then stabbed himself and died at the scene. According to Tokyo Metropolitan Police, the incident occurred at […]

Incredibly Realistic Oil Paintings Of Women

Creating startlingly lifelike portraits, Chinese artist Leng Jun is a master of hyperrealism. The accomplished painter is mainly known for his detailed oil paintings of women, where each wisp of hair and fiber of clothing is rendered to perfection. Born in 1963, Leng came of age during a time of significant economic reform, also known […]

Foreign Workers in Japan

Recently there has been a considerable increase in the amount of foreign workers in Japan. This is especially observable in convenience stores and bars, the construction industry, hospitals and farming. Currently the government estimate is that 340,000 foreign workers could enter Japan over the five years. But how are those workers treated? Under what conditions […]

Honda has become Japan’s first private company to launch and land a reusable rocket

In a surprising leap into the aerospace sector, Honda R&D Co., Ltd., the research and development arm of Honda Motor Co., Ltd., successfully conducted a launch and landing test of an experimental reusable rocket on June 17, 2025, at its facility in Taiki Town, Hokkaido, Japan. The test, announced as a milestone toward achieving suborbital […]

Almost Half of Japanese Single Adults Under 35 Are Virgins Now – Survey

Japan is dealing with a shrinking population — Japan’s fertility rate is 1.4, one of the lowest in the world. One of problems behind the shrinking numbers was recently highlighted by a study that has found that a large number of Japanese adults are not in relationships, are not looking for relationships, and many have […]