Hojicha tea bags brewing in a glass teapot, part of the Den's Tea July special

Den’s Tea July Special: Hojicha Tea Bags Are 10% Off

Hojicha tea bags are 10% off all through July at Den’s Tea, the Japanese tea specialist carrying a wide variety of teas sourced from Japan. As this month’s featured tea, these bags pack aromatic, authentic roasted hojicha leaves into a convenient format, ready whenever you want to settle in for an unhurried cup. Available through the website, so do not miss it. Den’s Tea imports directly from its factory in Japan and keeps the tea in a chilled warehouse until it ships, with a parent company that has close to a century of experience in blending and manufacturing tea. What…

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Dr. Chie Kigawa, the chiropractor at Kigawa Chiropractic in Gardena and Santa Ana

Kigawa Chiropractic: NAET and Gentle Care for All Ages in Gardena and Santa Ana

Kigawa Chiropractic offers a broad range of care centered on NAET, an allergy elimination technique, at its Gardena and Santa Ana offices. Dr. Chie Kigawa, D.C., is a certified NAET practitioner who also holds acupuncture credentials, and she sees patients of every age, from infants to seniors. Services at Kigawa Chiropractic Alongside NAET, the clinic addresses concerns including allergies, headaches, and stiff shoulders, and offers pediatric chiropractic care as well as pelvic adjustment before and after childbirth. The clinic also works with families seeking support for children with ADHD or autism-related concerns, using NAET-based approaches. Patients frequently note that the…

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Three Views of Japan Miyajima floating torii Itsukushima

Japan Now! The Three Views of Japan, a 380-Year-Old “Best Scenery” List That Never Changed (7/20)

For decades, travel media has ranked Japan’s most beautiful places, and the lists change every year. However, Japan itself settled this argument nearly four centuries ago. In Japan, July 21 is Three Views of Japan Day, celebrating a scenic ranking written in 1643 that has never been revised: Matsushima, Amanohashidate, and Miyajima. No additions, no updates, no Mt. Fuji. And this year one of the three has extra reason to celebrate. Quick Answer: The Three Views of Japan (Nihon Sankei) are Matsushima in Miyagi, a bay dotted with some 260 pine-covered islands; Amanohashidate in Kyoto, a 3.6-kilometer pine-forested sandbar called…

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Smiling staff member at a Japanese supermarket, where product demo jobs are available in LA and OC

Japanese Supermarket Jobs in LA: Product Demo Staff Wanted, No Experience Needed

Japanese supermarket jobs are open on an ongoing basis for product demo staff in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas. Weekly LALALA is recruiting people to introduce Japanese manufacturers’ products at Japanese supermarkets, and applications are welcome from anyone, regardless of age or gender. No prior experience is required. English is a must, since you will be speaking with customers directly. What the Job Involves The work centers on sharing what makes a product appealing. That includes offering samples and running product demonstrations in-store, explaining items to customers and supporting sales, and helping with simple display and prep work.…

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Premium sake bottles and cut-glass sake cups served at Wa Dining Suya in Torrance

Wa Dining Suya in Torrance: Exquisite Japanese Cuisine by True Artisans

Wa Dining Suya in Torrance serves exquisite Japanese cuisine crafted by skilled chefs. The lineup includes steak with a house-made Japanese-style sauce, uni pasta, and miso-marinated black cod. Various course menus are also available, so the restaurant works well for all kinds of occasions. What to Expect at Wa Dining Suya The kitchen brings together Japanese culinary tradition and steakhouse dining. Signature plates like the steak with house-made wafu sauce, the uni pasta, and the miso black cod show that range clearly. With course menus on offer, it suits everything from a quiet dinner to a special celebration. Hours and…

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Saori Yuki concert in Los Angeles 2026 at Redondo Beach

YUKI SAORI in LOS ANGELES ~From 1969 to the Future~ ★On Sale!★

Tickets are now on sale for the highly anticipated Los Angeles-area concert by internationally acclaimed singer Saori Yuki. Saori Yuki first captured the attention of American audiences through her celebrated collaboration with Pink Martini, which led to nationwide recognition in the United States and introduced her timeless voice to music lovers around the world. Now, after approximately nine years, she is returning to the United States for a special live performance. On Saturday, August 22, 2026, Saori Yuki will take the stage in Redondo Beach, California, for an evening showcasing her signature elegance, emotional depth, and unforgettable vocals. Whether you…

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Inside MOTO WHOOPS, a Japanese-owned motorcycle shop in Gardena, lined with bikes

Celebrating 20 Years: MOTO WHOOPS, the Motorcycle Shop in Gardena

MOTO WHOOPS, a Japanese-owned motorcycle shop in Gardena, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. If it has anything to do with motorcycles, MOTO WHOOPS can handle it. Built as an oasis for every kind of rider, the shop covers maintenance, repairs, and custom work of all sorts.u Gardena. Whatever is troubling you about your bike, the easiest first step is a quick phone call. Stop by, give them a ring, and let the team take a look. What MOTO WHOOPS Offers From routine maintenance to repairs and custom builds, the shop takes on a wide range of motorcycle work. It is…

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Shin-Sen-Gumi South Bay Gourmet Stamp Rally: yakitori, Hakata ramen, 2GO, and shabu-shabu in Gardena

Shin-Sen-Gumi’s South Bay Gourmet Stamp Rally Is On Through July 31

Shin-Sen-Gumi, the popular South Bay Japanese restaurant group, is running a Gourmet Stamp Rally through July 31. The rally spans four of its Gardena locations: the original Yakitori honten, Hakata Ramen Gardena, 2GO, and Shabu-Shabu Gardena. Here is how it works. Spend $25 or more (before tax and tip) at each participating location to earn a sticker. Collect all four stickers, and you will receive a $50 Shin-Sen-Gumi gift card plus original SSG merch. It is a fun excuse to eat your way across the South Bay this summer, from charcoal-grilled yakitori to rich Hakata tonkotsu ramen and shabu-shabu. Check…

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Doyo no Ushi unagi grilled eel Japan summer tradition

Japan Now! What Is Doyo no Ushi? The Day All of Japan Eats Eel(7/15)

For decades, America has had its seasonal food rituals: turkey in November, pumpkin spice in October, hot dogs on the Fourth. However, Japan has one that outdoes them all in specificity: one calendar-appointed day in late July when the entire country, from centuries-old specialty restaurants to fast food chains and convenience stores, sits down to eat grilled eel. It is called Doyo no Ushi no Hi, and in 2026 it falls on Sunday, July 26. Quick Answer: Doyo no Ushi (the “Ox Day of Doyo”) is the traditional day for eating unagi, Japanese grilled eel, believed to build stamina against…

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Japanese fireworks festivals hanabi taikai summer night sky Japan

Japan Now! Japan’s Fireworks Season Is 900 Festivals Long (Yes, Nine Hundred)(7/14)

For most Angelenos, fireworks mean exactly one night a year. Consumer fireworks are illegal in the City of Los Angeles, so the Fourth of July show is it: one evening of color, then eleven months of waiting. However, in Japan, fireworks season is just getting started in mid-July, and it will not stop until November. This year roughly 900 fireworks festivals, called hanabi taikai, will light up the country, and a single viral post listing this summer’s schedule has racked up over 3.4 million views. Quick Answer: Japan holds hundreds of major fireworks festivals every summer, with the biggest concentrated…

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Hiring bilingual Japanese talent at a Japanese company in the US

How Japanese Companies in the US Hire Bilingual Talent (With Real Application Data)

You need to hire in the US, but the applications just are not coming in. If you handle recruiting for a Japanese company, you have probably hit this wall. The moment you require someone who speaks Japanese and understands how Japanese business works, your candidate pool shrinks fast. The good news is that this is usually a problem with how the pool is built, not with your company. In this article, we break down why Japanese companies in the US struggle to hire bilingual talent, and how to post jobs that actually attract applicants, backed by real application data. Why…

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Bon Odori dancers circle yagura Shibuya summer festival Japan

Japan Now! Bon Odori Takes Over Shibuya! The 600-Year-Old Dance in Japan’s Trendiest District (7/13)

For decades, Shibuya has been shorthand for everything new in Japan: the scramble crossing, youth fashion, neon-soaked nightlife. However, on the evening of August 8, the district will do something radically old. The streets around SHIBUYA109 will close to traffic, a wooden yagura tower will rise in the middle of the road, and thousands of people in yukata will dance in circles to songs their great-grandparents knew. This is Bon Odori, and it is one of Japan’s oldest living traditions. Quick Answer: Bon Odori is the traditional circle dance of Obon, Japan’s midsummer festival honoring ancestral spirits. Shibuya Bon Odori…

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