Ueno department store bids farewell to giant panda through adorable panda sweets & souvenirs
This December, one of Tokyo’s most popular zoos, Ueno Zoo, will bid farewell to one of its star attractions: Xiang Xiang the giant panda. The…
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Demon Slayer-inspired traditional pattern masks released by Japanese mask company
The dark fantasy adventure series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is undeniably one of the most popular anime and manga series in Japan today. Its…
Takashi Murakami’s flowers get turned into a colorful take home afternoon tea set
Even if you’ve never been to any of his exhibitions, you’ve probably still encountered one of his colorful, eye-catching flowers somewhere. These smiling flowers are…
Mickey Mouse Birthday Goods and Winter merch now available in Disney stores
On November 18th 1928, the beloved character Mickey Mouse has made his screen debut in Steamboat Willie, the world’s first animation with music and sound…
Things to do in Marunouchi: More about the newly opened Marunouchi Terrace
When people think of Marunouchi, the first thing that probably comes to mind is this image of salarymen, business, many offices, tall buildings, maybe not…
Shinjuku Beer Market limited-time food court: Gyoza Grand Prix with Beer Market
The limited-time food court Beer Market in the Shinjuku area has gyoza in the spotlight this year. Gyoza（餃子）are pan-fried Japanese dumplings and are a popular…
Tokyo event aims to raise awareness of difficulties deaf people face during the pandemic
While many of us have been adapting to a masked way of life during the coronavirus pandemic, there’s a portion of the population that’s been…
ZA new online theatre opens up new possibilities for theatre goers
The coronavirus has hit the performing arts hard, as audiences shy away from enclosed spaces. But all is not lost. Theatrical company No Meets has…
Creator Afromance’s thrilling video showcases traditional performing arts & views of Saga Pref.
DJ, media creator and producer Afromance and his company Afro & Co. has made a name for himself with exciting experience-based events. At grape Japan,…
Make a bold statement with this striking Zero Fighter Model 52 kimono
Maybe you’re a war history buff, or maybe you collect model planes and are particularly interested in the Pacific War. Maybe you’re into war simulation…
Dr. Stone gets its first official board game: “Senku and the Light of Civilization”
Fans of the popular scientific adventure manga and anime Dr. Stone, and especially those who can speak some Japanese, may be glad to know that…
Wizards’ Rui Hachimura plays Doraemon’s Gian, joins Bruce Willis’ Doraemon in Softbank’s TV ad
Softbank’s iconic commercial series featuring the Shirato family headed by Otosan, a man in a dog’s body as father, wife Masako (Kanako Higuchi) daughter Aya…
Japanese artist faithfully turns his talented young child’s sketches into figurines
Award-winning Japanese artist Taku Inoue is known for his work across a broad range of video expression genres, both analog and digital, including live filming,…
Vtuber Usada Pekora gets her own plum wine; bottle designed by Hidamari Sketch’s Ume Aoki
Hundred Years Umeshu: Pekora version “Hundred Years Plum Wine: Pekora version” (百年梅酒ぺこらver.), is a new collaboration between sake and alcohol brand Meiri Shurui Co., Ltd.,…
Cardboard shrine house gives your cats their own place to feel like a Shinto god
There are two universal facts about cats that any cat owner knows: cats have an unexplainable fascination for cardboard boxes, and cats possess a level…