SDGs food mall WakeAi links ailing producers & consumers in Japan; now 5% off in campaign
As in many countries around the world, the Japanese economy has suffered due to the spread of the novel coronavirus. At one time, the government…
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Vtuber group hololive English marks half-year milestone with special broadcasts, goods, album
Since their debut in September 2020, the Vtuber group “hololive English -Myth-” has collectively registered more than 2 million YouTube channel subscribers, attracting legions of…
VR Kareshi Set for a 2021 Release, Opens Pre-registration
The virtual landscape of interactive games has opened up immensely in recent years, utilizing Augmented Reality (AR) technology for things like Pokémon GO and Dragon…
Shibuya & Kyoto art cultures unite in “Asachill presents SHIBUYAGION- Group Exhibition”
Kyoto pop icon Asachill Some of our long-term grape Japan readers may recall model, singer, artist, Harajuku fashion leader and Kyoto pop icon Asachill. We…
Drink banana beer and promote Izu Peninsula tourism industry suffering during pandemic
The Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture offers hot springs and abundant nature. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan, attracting people…
These beautiful reusable straws are expertly crafted Minoyaki ceramic ware from Japan
The problem with paper straws Plastic waste is being reduced all over the world. In an effort to protect the global environment, many efforts are…
New mystery anthology cover illustration offers a witty twist on the “Toast of Tardiness” trope
出会いすぎる曲がり角 A corner of too-frequent encounters If you’re into manga and anime, you’ve probably seen it before. The so-called “Toast of Tardiness” trope in which…
Telework at Big Echo karaoke and help them offset pandemic-induced revenue slump
As you can imagine, getting groups of friends together in a relatively small karaoke room isn’t exactly the best way to spend your time during…
World’s first NFTs of Vtuber visual assets go on sale; Cocoa Domyoji & Saki Ashizawa in Round 1
As the crypto art bubble continues to swell, the Japanese content industry has taken notice. We’ve already reported on the AniPic! digital platform centered on…
Savor Japanese Spring with a Strawberry and Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea Set at Legato
Legato, a hilltop restaurant and cafe with a great commanding view of Shibuya, is currently offering a special afternoon tea set with strawberries and cherry…
Ginsetsu no Sato: Exquisite cookies designed by sculptor Aya Okamoto go on limited sale
Pottery and cookies might not be things that most people would imagine together, but they’re both things that sculptor Aya Okamoto has found a deep…
A host of online events to mark 10 years since the nuclear disaster at Fukushima
March 11th 2021 marks the tenth anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and the disaster that followed at TEPCO’s Daiichi nuclear power plant in Fukushima….
Viral image of “giant cat blocking railroad tracks” & other gems from Diorama Restaurant
The Tetsudoukan Dining Room (aka Diorama Restaurant) in Osaka was known among model train and diorama lovers for being a place where both children and…
Handmade Pikachu and Kirby dumplings are too cute to pika-chew
You know a character has achieved mass popularity in Japan when it starts to get reincarnated in numerous creative ways. Like that time Boo from…
Time is running out to save one of Tokyo’s institutional burger restaurants!
Tokyo is home to one of the best dining scenes on earth. This is the city that not only hosts the most Michelin starred restaurants…