Donguri Kyowakoku, the official Studio Ghibli retailer in Japan, is surely heaven on earth for fans of the beloved animation studio. Not only do they…

A very special announcement has been made for the 30th anniversary of the Sailor Moon series, which includes a first-of-its kind collaboration between two sets…

The Pokemon Shirts project started as a way for people to show their Pokemon love even in the corporate world. A collaboration between Pokemon and…

Although taking pictures of beautiful food to post on the internet is often derided as something frivolous, many people derive joy from this simple activity,…

While it seems like Kirby fans in Tokyo have won the game, being blessed with a permanent cafe dedicated to the round, pink idol in…

Although you can’t beat the real thing, cherry blossom itself is fleeting, and sometimes, depending on the weather or other external factors, it’s better to…

Perhaps worldwide, the humble Kit Kat isn’t a chocolate bar known for boundary pushing flavours and innovative thinking. But Japanese Kit Kats are like a…

The installation of manhole covers featuring characters from a hit series can be a great way to bring more visitors to obscure areas of Japan….

Mount Fuji or Cat Cafe?… Mount Fuji or Cat Cafe? Both are a must-experience during a trip to Tokyo. But then again, Mount Fuji is…

One of Japan’s most visually arresting festivals, Nebuta (or Neputa) Matsuri takes place in Aomori prefecture in August every year. Beautiful and humungous laterns intricately…

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…

Art can be found all around us in nature, and someone who seems to understand that better than most is inori (@kusabanaasobi), a Japanese artist…

This walrus has won the heart of many an anime fan with her special skills. Ku-chan lives in Toba Aquarium in Mie prefecture and her…

In the famously overworked country of Japan, many people are on the look out for the ultimate way to chill out after a hard days…

Haagen-Dazs are celebrating their 35-year anniversary in Japan, and to show their gratitude for all the customers they’ve had over the years, they’ve taken one…