Fastest Candy Printed With New Era Name To Be Sold 90 Minutes After Announcement
(Updated on 3/29 with expected time of new era name announcement) Right now in Japan, there are hundreds of companies busily preparing commemorative goods to…
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Sailor Moon Lipsticks Have Gorgeously Detailed Cases Inspired by Princess Serenity and Black Lady
When it comes to lip colours, are you more all about pretty pink colours like Princess Serenity, or are your looks a bit more vampy…
New Asakusa Sanrio Gift Shop to Feature Gigantic Blinking Hello Kitty as Storefront
There’s plenty of Sanrio shops in Tokyo already, but this one may be a bit harder to miss. The tourist haven of Asakusa, patronised by…
New Noodle Waterslide Toys Give Summer Tradition An Amusement Park Makeover
Streaming Noodles: A Summer Tradition Nagashi soumen 流しそうめん is a Japanese tradition, typically enjoyed in summer, in which thin white noodles made of wheat and…
Beautiful Japanese Traditional Paper Sakura Umbrella Is Perfect For Cherry Blossom Season
This year, Japan is pleasantly surprised to see the gorgeous sakura season approach early and add a beautiful coat of cherry blossoms to the country,…
Kimono Fashion Can Be Cool — Trust Designer Jotaro Saito
(by Arielle Busetto for JAPAN Forward) Jotaro Saito doesn’t go unnoticed when walking down a street. The day I met him at Kanda Myojin, he…
Horror Manga Master Junji Ito To Publish First Artbook; Exhibition To Be Held in Tokyo
The acclaimed mangaka Junji Ito has carved out a place for himself in the hearts of horror fans both at home and abroad, based not…
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Nissin Taps Re:ZERO Illustrator Shinichiro Otsuka For “Curry Meshi Koitsura Girls” Ad Campaign [Video]
Instant noodle giant Nissin always has its finger on the pulse of pop culture, as it has demonstrated time and time again through collaborations with…
Adorable Slumbering Otter Pouch From Japan Has A Tummy That Doubles As An Arm Rest
Japanese retailer Felissimo specializes in all sorts of cute and creative animal-themed goods, but their YOU+MORE! series (a play on the pronunciation of “humor” in…
Strangely Cute Japanese Great Buddha Paperclips Put A Holy Clamp On Your Important Files
Located in the beautiful prefecture of Nara, Japan, Tōdai-ji (Eastern Great Temple) is celebrated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is home to the…
Pepsi Releases New Formula “Pepsi Japan Cola” Flavored With Yuzu Citrus And Salt
Japan has seen some adventurous flavor offerings from Pepsi, including salty watermelon, Christmas cake, and sakura-flavored cola. Last year, the soft drink giant released a…
Japan’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter Cafe Update Menu with New Magical Treats
Grab your robes and wands because the first ever official Wizarding World of Harry Potter Cafes have appeared, as if by magic, in Japan! Initially…
Japanese Clingy Kitten Arm Rests Give You A Feline Friend Who Refuses To Let Go
Creative Japanese online retailer Felissimo has built up quite a catalog of quirky but cute releases in their YOU+MORE! series (a play on the pronunciation…
Idol Group Momoiro Clover Z Introduce The Hidden Charms of Nagasaki City
Whether it’s local delicacies such as Champon noodles, beautiful stained glass adorning churches or the famous Meganebashi Bridge, Nagasaki, with its exotic mood and delicious…
Japan Opens Up Its First Ever Convenience Store Bar
Convenience stores in Japan are known for truly living up to their name, providing a multitude of services such as being a place to pay…