Toraya’s Elegantly Refurbished Akasaka Flagship Store Is Truly Worth The Visit
Toraya: From Kyoto to Tokyo For half a millennium, Toraya has been making the traditional Japanese confections known as wagashi. Founded in Kyoto in the…
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No Mural? No Worries! Japanese Lifehacker Invents Instagenic Angel Wings To-Go
By now, most people have seen images of people posing in front of angel wing murals. Either through Colette Miller’s Global Angel Wings Project launched…
Mystical Looking Spirited Away Limited Edition Watch Puts a Glowing No-face on Your Wrist
Studio Ghibli characters have been utilized for designs before by Japanese watch company Alba, resulting is these adorable but still very wearable Totoro and Kiki…
Jump Theme Park J-World Closes With Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure Event
J-World To Close on February 17th, 2019 Fans of manga and anime who live in Japan or have lived or visited Tokyo in the past…
Tokyo’s New “Manga Art Hotel” Has Over 5,000 Manga Titles For Travelers To Lose Themselves In
While net cafes and capsule hotels are mostly viewed as an affordable bare bones way to crash when traveling in Japan or after missing a…
Dress Up Your Hanko as a Beloved Ghibli Character with Totoro, No Face, Jiji and Cat Bus Stands
In Japan, rather than signing documents and forms, people use a ‘hanko’, a stamp of their name. Also known as an inkan, it is specially…
Ehomaki Giant Sushi Rolls Are Becoming More Expensive and Outlandish Every Year
Early January is typically when sushi and seafood specialty shops begin to announce their lineup of ehomaki, the giant sushi rolls eaten on February 3rd…
beeat Sushi Burrito Tokyo Serves Delicious Sushi Burritos To Go In A Futuristic Setting
(Updated on Feb. 4, 2019 with information on in-store eating area and new space rental options) Once upon a time, a burrito fell in love…
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Kokuyo’s New GLOO Adhesive Products Designed By nendo [Hands-On Report]
Introduction Japanese design firm nendo has made a name for itself with its minimalist and functional designs for furniture, interiors, lighting and products both domestically…
Japan’s New Communicative Pet Family Robot Was Born To Love You
When you think of Japanese robotics, it’s easy to be distracted by some of the more eccentric and outlandish examples such as robot-staffed hotels or…
Japanese Fangirls Propel Vladimir Putin’s Rough and Ready Photo Calendar to Top of Bestselling List
The humble calendar is a great way to surprise yourself with a new picture of your favourite celebrity every month. What will he be doing…
Popular Tokyo Banana Kit Kat Returns With Premium Crepe Flavor Release
Travelers from around the world have a habit of seeking out and filling their suitcases with the various flavors of Kit Kats available in Japan,…
Japanese Giant Wagyu Bento Claims Guinness World Record For Most Expensive Lunch Box
While one appeal of Japan’s boxed bento lunch boxes is the ability to get an assortment of great food for an affordable price on the…
Customers In Japan Use Car Sharing For Crying, Training Face Muscles, And Practicing Rap
In Japan, depending on where you live, owning a car can be more of a burden than a convenience. Having a car in the city…
All Eeveelutions Available as Detailed $100 Silver Necklaces for Stylish Pokemon Trainers
Jewellers U-Treasure are the purveyors of fine jewellery for the more sophisticated otaku. They have a wide range of themed items based on popular series…