Help Japanese farmers reduce food waste with curry paste made from imperfect produce
In 2004, Kenyan activist Wangari Maathai became the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. The following year, in 2005, Maathai came to…
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Rare longtooth grouper, ¥100 medium fatty tuna for limited time at Kurazushi sushi chain
If you enjoy dining at conveyor belt sushi restaurants when you’re in Japan, you’ve surely heard of Kurazushi. One of Japan’s most famous sushi chains…
Japan’s Agriculture Ministry makes dance video to support sake industry affected by pandemic
Since last year, the novel coronavirus pandemic has had a drastic impact on our lives. In Japan, as is the case in many parts of…
Anri Okada’s “Soñar dentro de la tierra,” exhibition is a blend of fantasy and realism
A lot of cultures blend seamlessly. For instance, American and Canadian cultures are surprisingly similar. Moreover, the formation of the EU in 1993 expedited the…
Experience Japan’s abandoned ruins in exhibition featuring work of 15 photographers
As we go through our day-to-day lives in cities and towns teeming with life, there are places that exist alongside them that are completely devoid…
Documentary challenges Japanese fashion students to create adaptive clothing for diverse body types
The premise of the upcoming documentary, “Clothes in Conversation” is simple: a group of six up-and-coming fashion designers are challenged to create brand new looks…
Grill your own yakitori at home and support local Japanese poultry farmers with Veranding Toriko
For many foreign residents of Japan, with the exception of those who don’t eat chicken as a matter of principle or due to dietary restrictions,…
Virtual tour of Kyoto kimono shops lets you travel from the comfort of your home
The novel coronavirus pandemic continues to make it difficult for international travel to Japan, let alone domestic travel within the country. For those who love…
Eggslut Japan hatches new scrambled egg & teriyaki burger, the “Egg Teri”
Eggstraordinarily popular L.A. breakfast sandwich restaurant Eggslut are spicing up their Japan menu with a mouth-watering limited edition Teriyaki scrambled egg burger. The new sandwich,…
Even this adorable little hamster is picking out a new outfit for spring
Little by little, signs that spring is near are increasing all around us. And after such a stressful winter, it couldn’t come soon enough. Nonetheless,…
Titan-sized “Attack on Titan” tome aims for Guinness record of Largest Comic Book Published
Kodansha Ltd. is releasing a titan-sized* edition of the international hit manga Attack on Titan as part of the excitement surrounding its dramatic conclusion in…
These adorable garden eel mugs and spoons will liven up your beverage breaks and meals
The Splendid Garden Eel and Hass’ Garden Eel are popular in Japanese aquariums for their cute appearance as they stick their bodies out of the…
World’s first private mission to the moon now recruiting 8 crew members from general public
Japanese entrepreneur Yusaku Maezawa announced today, March 3rd, 2021, that he is recruiting eight passengers from around the world to join what is planned to…
Drink with Maetel and journey to the stars with Galaxy Express 999 Maetel Weizen
If you love Leiji Matsumoto’s classic series Galaxy Express 999 and particularly if you’re a fan of the intergalactic locomotive’s beautiful guide Maetel (and you’re…
Dine like the Queen of Hearts with “Dark Princess – Alice in Wonderland” afternoon tea and parfait
Are you enticed by the combination of chocolate and raspberry? Do you enjoy a fusion of dark, elegant and beautiful in the theme of Alice…