Japan’s KitKat Museum Shows Off 300 Flavors Of KitKats!
The classic chocolate KitKat may be limited to only a few flavors in U.S and other countries, but in Japan, there are countless flavors! The…
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Popular Showa Era Milk Caramel Candy Now Being Added To Japanese McShakes
The Showa era’s most popular candy brand, the Morinaga Morinaga caramel, is a traditional brand and time-tested favorite that is still popular today in Japan…
“Utsukushiki” Project Showcases Breathtaking History Of Japanese Beauty
While many people might imagine “Japanese fashion” as the colorful and extravagant Harajuku street fashion, or perhaps the traditional kimono, it’s obvious that Japanese fashion…
Appreciate Traditional Crafts This Fall At The Kawaii Kokeshi Art Exhibition
Kokeshi are wooden Japanese dolls that are highly regarded around the world as cute and traditional works of art. They’ve captured the hearts of artists…
Prepare For An Epic New Years With Star Wars Themed Traditional Osechi Boxes
Of all the holidays that are celebrated in Japan, New Years is one of the most special. Though it’s true that less families are maintaining…
Vacation Like An Imperial King At The Heian Period-Themed Inn
One of the most exciting parts about planning a big trip abroad is choosing the best accommodation. Sure, you might not plan on spending the…
Traditional Yunomi Cup Has Adorable Small Totoro Mimicking Big Totoro’s Poses
The worlds Studio Ghibli creates are just so charming that people want to live in them. The very little details in movement of animals, people,…
Traditional Japanese Instrumental Cover Of Welcome To The Jungle Is Pretty Awesome
You may be familiar with NHK World Blends, a program that introduces audiences to traditional Japanese instruments by having talented performers cover popular songs in…
Wrap Your Belongings In Traditional Japanese Style With Whimsical Furoshiki Cloth
Furoshiki aren’t just traditional Japanese wrapping cloths — depending on their design, they can make your belongings look like bright and colorful works of art….
Japan’s New Fart Supressing Cushion Removes Uncomfortable Sound And Smell
Farting is unfortunate, but pretty normal thing that everyone does. However, the sudden smell and noise can take the wind right out of the work…
Train Ticket Machine Ditches Hospitality When Dealing With Tokyo Passenger
Despite how timely and organized Japanese society seems to run, it’s not uncommon to see some rushed rudeness in a Japanese train station. However, recently…
Make Traditional Japanese Dango At Home With This DIY Mochi Maker
The Japanese Dango is a traditional sweet made from rice flour, which is related to mochi. It is often made with 3 to 4 dango…
Get A Quick Energy Charge At The World’s First Caffeine Bar In Tokyo
If you’re one of the thousands of busy businessmen and women working in this world, you probably know a thing or two about sleep deprivation….
This Guy Forged His Own Kunai, A Tool And Weapon Of The Ninja
You may be familiar with the kunai (苦無), as used by ninja in popular culture as a dagger or throwing knife. There is actually information…
Meet Ryoma Quartet – Modern Samurais That Hold No Swords, But Use Instruments To Move Your Soul
With the creed of “communicating the soul and culture of Japan to the world”, Ryoma Quartet, a modern samurai, is here to rock your soul….