The New Square Enix Cafe Now Open for Business in Akihabara
With just a couple weeks of closure time, the new Square Enix Cafe in Akihabara has opened on February 1, relocating the cafe to a…
Don’t Miss1
3D-printed Cyber Wagashi fuses futuristic design and traditional Japanese sweets
Creative company Konel Inc. has announced they will be participating in the futuristic Open Meals project with a new twist on traditional Japanese sweets called…
Japanese exosuit is world’s first to be awarded ISO certification for robots and robotic devices
Consumer model exosuit “Muscle Suit Every” Innophys Co., Ltd. makes assistive suits which use compressed air to power artificial muscles (known as McKibben artificial muscles)…
Refugee Athlete to take part in Tokyo Marathon 2020
Yonas Kinde, a refugee athlete has been chosen as an elite runner for the Tokyo Marathon. According to the UNHCR This will be the first…
These shrines were probably the inspiration for Kimetsu no Yaiba: Demon Slayer
The popular manga and anime series Kimetsu no Yaiba: Demon Slayer has been in the news lately, which is nothing surprising by now. However, unlike…
Olympic 2020 games to go ahead despite COVID-19 concerns
Despite ongoing fears of the spread of the coronavirus, organisers of the 2020 Olympic games say the event will be going ahead as originally planned….
Japan gets its first taste of domestic cricket craft beer
Inspired by Aesop’s fable of the Ant and the Grasshopper, Japanese startup Antcicada aims to dispel preconceptions about insect food. Since 2015, their “cricket ramen,”…
Japan Travel: Best spots to view plum blossoms in 2020
Plum blossoms or ume, might not be as famous as the cherry blossoms, but the view they offer is just as spectacular. Announcing the beginning…
Japan Travel Guide: Top Festivals you can enjoy in February
Most people are not aware that besides Valentine’s Day in February, Japan has many other interesting events going on and February brings a lot of…
J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter And The Cursed Child on Stage finally makes its debut in Japan
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Stage is a new stage play with a script written by Jack Thorne. The original story by J.K.Rowling,…
Sony Collaborates with Kimetsu no Yaiba: Demon Slayer on Walkman and Headphones
Whether it’s “Gurenge” (LiSA), “from the edge” (FictionJunction feat. LiSA), or any other tune, fans of Kimetsu no Yaiba: Demon Slayer may want to consider…
Due to COVID-19, Tokyo Marathon to Restrict Entry to Elite Runners Only
General runners express concerns on social media after Tokyo Marathon makes decision to restrict entry to elite athletes As Japan increases its efforts to contain…
The Homestar Classic Satellite Moon: your own private planetarium
Since the launch of its Homestar Original in 2006, Sega Toys has established itself as the leading manufacturer of home planetariums. Now Sega has released…
UK Museum sets up Hinamatsuri dolls to celebrate the Japanese Festival
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery has put up two sets of Hinamatsuri dolls in celebration of the Japanese festival. The display, which is sponsored by…
A hot spring with a view: Izu weekend hideaway offers discounted “girls only” deal
At this time of year, what could be more welcome than a long soak in a hot bath? Kisshō Caren (吉祥 Caren) is a ryokan…