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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

Anarchism In The School Sports Undokai In Japan

If you are a parent in Japan and you have attended your child’s undokai (運動会) or school sports day, then guess what: You’re an anarchist. When I first mentioned this idea that the undokai system was an example of anarchism to a group of Japanese people in a talk I did in Tokyo radical centre […]

Rice Riots

By almost any metric you choose to measure it, modern Japan is a peaceful society. Its rigid adherence to law and order is one of the first things visitors notice. The low crime rates are the envy of many nations. While civil unrest swept the United States over the last year, the constant refrain I […]

Beer, Happoshu and “The Third Beer”

Several weeks ago when a friend came to visit, we decided to go to the convenience store to pick up a few beers. Being a bit of a beer fan, she was familiar with names like Asahi, and Sapporo and was anxious to try new things, but she was not ready for the giant wall […]

Japanese Newspaper That Transforms into Plants Promotes Sustainability

The Mainichi Shimbun, a leading Japanese daily, introduced the “Green Newspaper,” a fully sustainable publication that can be planted to grow flowers or herbs after reading. Launched on May 4, 2016, to coincide with Japan’s Greenery Day, the initiative highlights the country’s advancements in eco-friendly innovation. Developed in collaboration with Dentsu Inc., a major advertising […]

Japan Rethinks Rules for Converting Foreign Driver’s Licenses Amid Traffic Incidents

In the wake of two serious traffic accidents involving foreign drivers, Japan is taking a closer look at how overseas driving licenses are converted for use in the country. While this may seem like a procedural issue, it reflects deeper questions about road safety, immigration trends, and how Japan adapts to a growing international population. […]