About Kobuo’s Japan Guide
Kobuo’s Japan Guide is a site about authentic Japan — its food, traditions, and crafts — written for curious readers around the world. From fermented foods, soy foods, and seaweeds to lucky charms, cast-iron teaware, and traditional crafts, we explain the everyday culture of Japan in a friendly, easy-to-follow way.
Every guide is carefully researched and paired with an original hand-drawn illustration, so each topic is easy to understand and enjoy. Our goal is simple: to share genuinely useful, beginner-friendly information that helps you appreciate Japan a little more.
Who runs this site
Kobuo’s Japan Guide is created by KOBUO, a Japan-based writer and independent author. For any inquiries, please see our Contact page.
How we are funded
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