If you miss those tasty Japanese konbini sandwiches, use these notebooks!
Sandwiches from Japanese convenience stores (or konbini, if you go by the local lingo) are surprisingly tasty for many visitors who discover them for the…
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Enjoy the “Japan Cultural Expo” virtual platform from the comfort of your home
The Japan Cultural Expo, led by the Japanese government’s Agency for Cultural Affairs and the Japan Arts Council, is a project aiming to introduce the…
From sea turtle threat to sea turtle toy: Japan’s RePLAMO breathes life into marine plastic litter
Today, on August 19th, 2021, Greenbird, a Japanese non-profit organization that conducts litter collection activities in Japanese towns and oceans around Japan, launched RePLAMO, plastic…
Exclusive Interview with Manami Higa from “My Fair Prince”
Note: This text is reproduced verbatim and provided courtesy of © Fuji Television Network, Inc. (Interview Date: August 2021) Q: What was your impression of…
‘Star Wars: Visions’ trailer reveals the Star Wars universe envisioned by 7 Japanese anime studios
The recently released trailer for Star Wars: Visions is giving us a sneak peek into what the Star Wars universe looks like when translated into…
Hyperrealist sculptor Yusuke Okada pays tribute to avant-garde artist Tarō Okamoto in his solo exhibition
Yusuke Okada is a special effects artist and sculptor who has shown that he can step up to the challenge, no matter what it calls…
Vtuber group hololive English launches a new era with 5 members of hololive English -Council-
The wait is over Auditions for the next generation of global talents at the all-girl Vtuber group hololive English concluded on March 26th, 2021. Ever…
‘Moshimo Tokyo’ Exhibition: Manga Capture Love and Sorrow in the Metropolis
The exhibition, curated by Big Comic Original magazine editor Yutaka Ishihara, runs until September 5 at the Tokyo Contemporary Museum of Art. Arielle Busetto, JAPAN…
Microwaveable dashi pot lets you brew healthy, delicious, umami-rich dashi stock with no hassle
“Do you make dashi from scratch when you cook Japanese cuisine?” If you’re one of those Japanese food lovers who said yes, we’re delighted you’ve…
You’ve never seen Noh like this before! Toei’s Noh spectacle is a fantastic, immersive experience
Noh theater The classical Japanese dance-drama Noh 能 is one of Japan’s most famous and internationally recognized art forms. Performed since the 14th century, it…
Vending machine has frozen versions of Japanese ramen featured in the Michelin Guide
Japan isn’t shy when it comes to stretching the limits of what you can buy in vending machines. From the convenient (vending machines dispensing masks…
A magic lamp and bubbles can control your dreams?! (Onsite Report)
Dream what you want to dream! Have you ever thought that “I want to have a great dream!” or “it would be nice if I…
Japanese artist & illustrator Sakyu creates yōkai monsters from modern objects and phenomena
Yōkai old and new Yōkai 妖怪 are supernatural entities and spirits from Japanese folklore. Deeply tied to the Japanese animistic belief that spirits inhabit all…
Cosplay de Umigomi Zero Liberated Zone: Cosplayers united to reduce marine litter
The World Cosplay Summit 2021 successfully took place last weekend, August 7th and 8th in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, as well as online. Although most of…
Osamu Tezuka print exhibition lets you own prints based on works by the Father of Manga
This year marks the 70th anniversary of Ambassador Atom 「アトム大使」, the short manga series known for launching Astro Boy to a worldwide stage. To celebrate…