Tokyo 2020 Olympics Holding Mascot Design Contest, Offering ¥1 Million Prize
While anime character heavyweights such as Goku, Luffy, Sailor Moon, and Naruto have been named as official “ambassadors” of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, an…
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Ramen And Shaved Ice Is The Summer Combo You Need To Try This Year
In Tokyo, near the Yamanote Line at a station called Komagome, resides a small ramen shop called Kabochan Ramen. Named after the owner Kubokawa-san, an…
French Jewelry Brand Creates Japan-Inspired Collection Featuring Retro-Modern Designs
During the late-19th century, ukiyo-e, porcelain, fans, and other forms of Japanese fine art became strong sources of inspiration for many Western artists. The European…
Japanese Summer Fashion Is Purring With These Cute Cat Yukata
While they don’t get quite as crazy as making gigantic and wearable felt cat heads, Japanese online retailer Felissimo has always been pretty creative in…
Women-Only Accommodation Plan At Tokyo Hotel Lets Guests Take Home A Full Yukata Set
Female travelers looking for a place to stay in Tokyo this summer are in luck, because guests staying at the Rihga Royal Hotel from July…
Rolling Stones Meets Traditional Japanese Art In Limited Edition Ukiyo-e Prints
Proved by the truly badass ukiyo-e artworks of legendary rock bands KISS and Iron Maiden, hard rock and traditional Japanese art go hand in hand…
Drinking in Class?! Tokyo’s School Izakaya: Rokunen Yonkumi
Tokyo is a wonderful place to enjoy a variety of themed cafes and bars — whether you’re in the mood to eat and drink surrounded…
This Soy Sauce-Flavored Soft Serve Will Let You Have Ramen For Dessert
Word has been going around that ramen fanatics in Hokkaido are having ramen for lunch and dessert at ramen restaurant Yukitohana. Located in Furano, Hokkaido,…
Japanese DJ Produces Catchy Dance Song With A Bunch Of Pubic Hair
Yes, you read that right — Japanese DJ ☆Taku Takahashi of hiphop group M-Flo just came out with a song made with pubic hair. The…
Treat Yourself To A Rooftop Lunch While Savoring Isetan’s Bento Boxes Packed With Japanese Delicacies
Every day around noon, thousands of students, office workers, and moms and dads throughout Japan open up their bento boxes to dig into a much-appreciated,…
Traditional Japanese Candy Sculptures Are Handcrafted Masterpieces You Won’t Have The Heart To Eat
It’s unlikely we’ll ever stop to marvel at the artisanal mastery of an ordinary lollipop, but when it comes to the candy sculptures made by…
Award-Winning Short Animation Shows Two Young Heroes Saving The World One Zipper At A Time
They say not all superheroes wear capes, and it’s true; as a matter of fact, if they’re anything like Yoji and Kei from short animated…
Hanayashiki: A Trip To Japan’s Oldest Amusement Park
Just a few minutes away from the bustling tourist hub of Senso-ji in Tokyo’s Asakusa, there is a rather different kind of historical attraction to…
Japanese Schoolgirls Show Off 82 Sumo Wrestling Techniques In Uniform
We’ve seen Japanese schoolgirls throw down with sumo wrestlers before in order to get their hands on some ramen, but this promotional video for the…
Start The Day Off With A High-Energy Wake-Up Call From A Japanese Fisherman At Sea
Serial snoozers will know that no matter how many alarms are set in the morning, no matter what obnoxious ringtones will be blaring from the…