[ad_1] Their cuteness makes them a star attraction wherever they are. But it may not be long before Japanese aquarium visitors find there are no sea otters left to see. The global otter population The sea otter (enhydra lutris) is more than just an adorable-looking marine mammal. Environmentally, it’s considered a keystone species. Sea otters …
[ad_1] For the past month, the topic dominating discussion of the restaurant industry in Japan has been viral videos in which pranksters go to a conveyor belt sushi restaurant, handle the utensils or food in a disgustingly unsanitary manner, then leave them for other customers to unwittingly use. The behavior has been dubbed “sushi terrorism,” and the loss …
[ad_1] Take a look in any souvenir shop in Kyoto and you will quickly see a trend. Shop after shop after shop will reliably have more than one variety of yatsuhashi. Whether hard or soft, the traditional cinnamon or one of the more exotic seasonal flavors, you will likely see people buying several boxes at …