New Japanese mobile app Casty offers “room-peeping” streaming service
Live streaming apps are so plentiful these days that there’s already an astonishing number to choose from. From old-timers like YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Periscope,…
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Hatsune Miku returns with a sporty new look for Calbee’s chips with salt and spring onion
Virtual diva Hatsune Miku has had her share of products associated with her image. We’ve seen everything from Miku pigtail cushions, shampoo, and even bento…
Idol group Keyakizaka46 to get 50-page special feature in B.L.T. magazine’s June issue
Fans of popular Japanese idol group Keyakizaka46 surely know that the group has already celebrated four anniversaries of their debut on August 21st, 2015. Now…
Noh theater from the Touseian Noh Stage in Kyoto to be streamed online
If you’re interested in Japanese traditional performing arts or are simply looking for a unique cultural experience which you can enjoy from home, the Touseian…
Four killer Japanese synthesizers that will explode your ears and melt your mind
It’s hard to overlook the influence of electronic music on modern pop music. Superstar DJs sell out amphitheaters while JPOP musicians dance to head-whirling riffs…
New Manga by Yoko Taro: “Yoshinoya Brothers”, Set at the Popular Food Chain
Yoko Taro is no stranger to funky stories that have rarely ever been seen before, but given his own enthusiasm for cooking and eating delicious…
Sony’s PS5 controller reminds Japanese netizens of Totoro, other characters and more
Sony’s highly anticipated next-gen gaming console, the PlayStation 5, won’t go on sale for a while, but at least we now know what its wireless…
Introducing Japan Post’s Doraemon Stamps
This year marks the 50th year anniversary of Comic book sensation Doraemon, and to celebrate, Japan Post is releasing a series of special greeting card…
Brace Yourselves, Nomikais Are Coming To The Internet
In recent times the news has been dominated by the ongoing Coronavirus and the many measures people have had to take so as to battle…
Take a Look Behind-the-Scenes of Women’s Pro Wrestling with BACK STAGE PASS vol.1
Take a look behind the scenes of women’s wrestling in Japan with the Tokyo Women’s Pro Wrestling Document Photobook; BACK STAGE PASS vol.1. Starring Japan’s…
10 Years With Hayao Miyazaki – an NHK Documentary
With the possibility of lockdown lurking overhead, some people are preparing to enjoy some much-needed television relaxation time. Seeming slightly too convenient, Netflix is just…
Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen Singer Pikotaro Releases Handwashing Version for Coronavirus Awareness
For better or worse, Japanese celebrities are getting involved in the global effort to fight the coronavirus pandemic, most notably through messages intended to raise…
Japanese music venues struggling in pandemic launch live streaming festival Music Unity 2020
As the novel coronavirus pandemic continues, food and entertainment venues which depend on people gathering in a physical location have been struggling to make ends…
Pokémon and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba collide in awesome artistic crossover
If you find yourself torn between your love of Pokémon and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, talented digital artist and cosplayer Jimmy Sparrow has just…
Japanese rock legend Hyde rips into those not practicing social distancing and hitting up pubs during pandemic
L’Arc〜en〜Ciel and VAMPS vocalist and musician Hyde is a legend in Japanese rock music, having sold 40 million albums worldwide with L’Arc〜en〜Ciel and even sold…