Walk the streets of any country where Starbucks has planted its roots and you’re bound to see the familiar green logo beckoning passersby to have…

We’ve seen samurai armor slowly become a trend in accessories and handbags, most recently with a company that makes samurai armor for cats and dogs,…

You may be familiar with Japanese YouTuber JunsKitchen for his helpful and fun videos about cooking delicious Japanese meals, usually accompanied by his feline sous-chef…

Japan, especially in the SNS circle, is getting excited about otters. Now, a group of otter-loving SNS users have gathered up to do an exhibition…

Japanese manufacturer and retailer Bibi Lab has a reputation for releasing unique and hybrid “room wear”, or pajamas, that respond to interesting needs they identify…

Whether it’s creating a Giant Ultima Weapon Fork from Final Fantasy or having seven armor-clad samurai show off extreme sports skills, Nissin Cup Noodles never…

In the world of Japanese sweets, it’s not uncommon to come across some snacks that appear to be too cute to eat. Taiyaki (literally “baked…

When traveling in Japan, sometimes the most rewarding experience can come from “getting lost” in the country and finding hidden gems not promoted in guidebooks…

We have some fairly recent proof that Japanese mascots sometimes step out of the box to gain attention–such as Tokyo’s newest mascot, the pink poop…

“‘GODZILLA‘ the animated movie takes the franchise into the uncharted territory of a future world in which Godzilla has dominated the earth for the past…

There are many different types of social gatherings in Japan. Young people attend those events to make new friends and find their potential partners. “Kurayamikon”…

Previously we’ve written about the Japanese schoolgirl pajamas. Well, it looks like online fashion retailer OASAP, based in the U.S. and Hong Kong, has come…

Long gone are the days when kimonos were worn as everyday garments by the women and men of Japan. Now, the traditional robes are worn…

Considering the sheer number of magnificent works legendary artists have introduced to the world, it’s nearly impossible to visit them all and scrutinize their every…

You may have noticed that Japan has a fondness for mascot characters, so much that they hold an annual competition to crown a national champion…