Japanese miso soup paste manufacturer Marukome has a history of making heartwarming and sometimes heartbreaking commercials, but their latest animated effort is specifically being praised…

Perhaps tapping into the huge popularity of the recently released customizable Pokémon T-shirts collection, a new lineup of Pokémon maternity and baby clothing and goods…

Some Japanese art students really bring out the big guns for their graduation projects, but sculptor Sakura Hanafusa (@hanafusa_sakura) expertly crafted one that all cat…

Japanese university student and papercraft artist @02ESyRaez4VhR2l (Haruki) has really impressed on Twitter with his ability to turn the empty boxes of snacks and chocolates…

Japanese Voices 日本語のままクールジャパン is a regular series designed for learners of Japanese to enjoy real Japanese language programming from Nippon Broadcasting System, one of the…

While the traditional way to celebrate Japan’s famed cherry blossom season is to enjoy sakura viewing with a hanami party, in recent years artistic digital…

While you may think that maid cafes are mostly alike, there is one establishment in Akihabara that many believe represents the gold standard of high…

The famous free-roaming deer (said to be nearly 1,500) of Nara Park in Nara, Japan are just about as big an attraction as the nearby…

While all doggos are good girls and boys, shiba inu tend to find themselves as the center of attention whenever they can. This adorable brand…

This year, Japan is pleasantly surprised to see the gorgeous sakura season approach early and add a beautiful coat of cherry blossoms to the country,…

If you have ever owned a cat which likes to spend a lot of time outside, you’ve probably wondered, exactly what is it that they…

Yu Matsu is the owner of a blog and Twitter which documents the daily life of his three shiba inu. The trio, Hinata, Aoi and…

Japan’s gorgeous cherry blossom season often steals headlines with its bevy of sakura-flavored goods, but the lesser known Japanese plum blossom (ume) are every bit…

Japanese Voices 日本語のままクールジャパン is a regular series designed for learners of Japanese to enjoy real Japanese language programming from Nippon Broadcasting System, one of the…

Instant noodle giant Nissin always has its finger on the pulse of pop culture, as it has demonstrated time and time again through collaborations with…