Rindo Lake Family Ranch helps to spare rescued dogs from euthanasia
From July 20th, 20201, the Nasu Highland Rindo Lake Family Ranch (operated by Nasu Kogyo Co., Ltd.) in Tochigi Prefecture will start a new chapter…
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VTuber group hololive English announces “Project: HOPE” with debut of VSinger IRyS
Ever since hololive English, virtual idol agency hololive production’s VTuber group catering to the English-speaking market, wrapped up their second round of auditions on March…
Gawr Gura of hololive English is first Vtuber to reach 3 million subscribers for single channel
Since it launched in September 2017, Cover Corporation’s VTuber agency hololive productions has steadily increased its fan base. As of June 2021, the total number…
Art Geta Exhibition by geta artist Chie Suzuki combines art with Japan’s traditional footwear
An exhibition taking place at the Takashimaya department store in Shinjuku, Tokyo is redesigning the geta, Japan’s traditional sandals. The woman behind the exhibition is…
We tried this convenient nori shredder and made a delicious mushroom soy butter pasta dish
Quick, safe and convenient Nori Shredder Whether it’s something a simple as a bowl of rice or a serving of cold soba noodles, a delicious…
Spend a romantic and terrifying summer with Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!
Doki Doki Literature Club is back and better than ever In 2017, Doki Doki Literature Club (DDLC), an adorable horror visual novel game, grabbed people’s…
Japanese wagashi shop’s gorgeous Star Festival seasonal offerings of starry and summery sweets
July 7th, is known in Japan as Tanabata 七夕, or Star Festival (Qixi Festival in China). According to legend, this is the one day of…
Japanese photog captures sunset silhouettes of electric wires, train tracks & other infrastructure
Sometimes it just a matter of being at the right time and right place. Combined with a masterful eye and skill, and a photographer can…
Nagoya’s cutest dessert has Japan in a flap
Japan poses the sweet-toothed with a paradox. The country crafts phenomenal desserts, too tasty not to eat, but then shapes them in the form of…
Studio Ghibli fashion brand GBL brings back popular T-shirt series
GBL is a casual fashion brand that specializes in clothing inspired by Studio Ghibli, and this year, they’re taking the most popular designs from their…
YOASOBI x UNIQLO UT Collection to be released in July!
The UT collection refers to the Uniqlo lineup of T-shirts created in collaboration with different bands, authors, artists, shows, manga, or anime series. One of…
Japan Travel Guide: A visit to the Kamakura Museum of Literature
This June, I decided it is time to escape a little from the busy Tokyo and headed to Kamakura, one of my favorite places in…
Kimura Takuya to make his first appearance in a global series, “The Swarm”!
The Japanese actor, Kimura Takuya 木村拓哉 (also known as キムタク KimuTaku), will be starring in the upcoming series, The Swarm, an international drama series based…
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[Kimono Style] Creator Mamechiyo’s Kimono are for Today’s World
Kimono is inclusive, and it’s for now. It welcomes everyone, according to kimono pioneer Mamechiyo. Above all, it connects with life and with place, and…
Show thanks to health professionals and eateries with apparel made with recycled materials
“YOU ARE THE BEST” project and charity apparel The 「YOU ARE THE BEST 〜医療従事者・飲食店ありがとうプロジェクト〜」 (“YOU ARE THE BEST – Thank You Project for Medical Professionals…