Pocari Sweat: The Best Drink To Beat Heat Exhaustion In Japan’s Summer Heat
Summer is a popular time to travel to Japan, but many foreign visitors find themselves unprepared for the combination of heat and humidity in the…
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‘Neko Cup’ Creator Shows Off the Strange Infinite Cat Possibilities of the Product
Last week we introduced the ‘Neko Cup’, a life aide which will finally help you create the peaceful world you’ve always dreamed of. One filled…
Japanese Bubble Tea Shop Creates ‘Drinkable Sun Block’
If you’re worried about the ill-effects drinking copious amounts of bubble tea may have on your system, this is the perfect tea shop for you….
John Oliver in Twitter Beef with Japanese Mascot Chiitan After Stealing Best Friend
Recently the great Japanese tradition of having mascots called yuru-chara to represent cities and other institutions has been gaining more and more overseas attention. A…
Sample Food from Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away at Awesome Exhibition and Cafe in Tokyo
In January, the first Studio Ghibli exhibition in Tokyo for 3 years was announced to open in April. It’s a collaboration between the powerhouse animation…
Slowpoke Will Take the Pressure Off Chronic Computer Users’ Wrists with Adorable Pokemon Arm Rests
If you have an office job or spend a lot of time on the computer, you know how uncomfortable it can be. You may have…
Fluffy Hello Kitty Cup Sleeves Given With Coffee Orders in Japanese Convenience Store Lawson
Hello Kitty is celebrating her 45th anniversary this year and has already collaborated with a Tokyo cafe to bring out awesome Kitty-chan themed food and…
Japanese Artist Made Chocolate Version of Own Face and Gifted it to Boyfriend Possibly Resulting in Break Up
The day of love has arrived, and in Japan Valentine’s Day is celebrated by women giving chocolate to the men in their lives. This artist’s…
What Do Japanese People Actually Think About Ariana Grande’s Kanji Tattoo BBQ Blunder?
You’ve probably heard about Ariana Grande’s humorous tattoo mistake by now. The chart-topping singer has shown interest before in Japanese culture, even going as far…
Miss Universe Japan Will Transform into Sailor Moon for National Costume Segment (Video)
Miss Universe is an annual international pageant that brings together the most beautiful and accomplished women from all over the world (not the universe, don’t…
Tokyo’s Pokemon Cafe Unveils Eevee and Pikachu Menu Plus 151 Pokemon Latte Art
Japan’s one and only official, permanent Pokemon Cafe is celebrating the release of Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee! with a special, limited…
Starbucks Japan are Already Talking About Christmas Frappuccinos and Gingerbread Lattes
Although we haven’t even had a chance to properly celebrate Halloween yet, Starbucks Japan are already releasing details of their Christmas beverage lineup. What is…
5 Must Visit Tokyo Spots for Studio Ghibli Fans
Studio Ghibli, Japan’s most legendary animation powerhouse, has enjoyed international acclaim and enchanted not just Japanese children but children and adults all over the world….
Pikachu Outbreak Festival 2018 to be Invaded by Another Pokemon Army
You may have heard of the Pikachu Outbreak event which happens yearly in Japan. Year on year, every summer, the amount of Pikachu involved has…
Japanese Artist Makes Stunning Stained Glass Origami Cranes
In Japan, cranes are seen as mystical creatures, symbols of luck and longevity. They have a fabled life span of 1000 years, and for this…