For many visitors to Japan, the most accessible way to try out wearing a kimono is a ‘yukata’, this is a light kimono worn in…

The manga series Spy x Family, written and illustrated by Tatsuya Endo, is having its moment in the limelight as its popularity, buoyed by its…

As some grape Japan readers may recall, we recently considered what makes Japanese convenience store egg sandwiches so exceptional using the example of Family Mart’s…

Akihabara-based retailer Thanko has a knack for crafting quirky but convenient goods meant to match a solo lifestyle. In recent years they’ve released a “secret…

About melonpan Some of our more dedicated grape Japan readers may be familiar with Japanese bread and baked goods such as アンパン anpan (sweet red…

Beginning today, May 16th, 2022, Suntory Foods International Ltd. is launching a campaign in which its famous BOSS brand of coffee, now celebrating its 30th…

Since I’m half-French but born in the United States, I have fond memories of the delicious caramels and caramel-flavored sweets I enjoyed on my trips…

Have you heard of sugarcraft? Sugarcraft, as the name suggests, uses sugar as a medium to create works. If you enjoy making cakes, you may…

It’s not exactly a shared fashion statement goal to make it look as if you have tentacles pouring out of your ears, but for Diorama…

Typically when you come across a shirt in Japan that makes you laugh, it has to do with some very creative use of English written…

We’ve seen some clever scratching posts for cats in Japan, including some that give your kitty Buddhist enlightenment or turn them into Japan’s most famous…

In recent years, camping has become such a cultural trend in Japan. So much so that Licca-chan (Japanese equivalent to Mattel’s Barbie Doll) now has…

The uka Pokémon Study Series looks to brighten up the moods and nails of Pokémon fans, as the series of nail polishes based off the…

Blåhaj, for those unfamiliar, is a soft shark plushie toy that is somewhat of a mascot for furnishing company IKEA. You could quite literally call…

I’ll make no secret about it. I love garlic. Whether it’s mixed into pasta, blended into salad dressing, rubbed on toast, or stuffed in meats,…