Kit lets you build Japan’s famous tea-serving automaton from the Edo Period
Japan is said to be a country with one foot in the future and the other in the past. These days it can be argued…
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If you miss those tasty Japanese konbini sandwiches, use these notebooks!
Sandwiches from Japanese convenience stores (or konbini, if you go by the local lingo) are surprisingly tasty for many visitors who discover them for the…
From sea turtle threat to sea turtle toy: Japan’s RePLAMO breathes life into marine plastic litter
Today, on August 19th, 2021, Greenbird, a Japanese non-profit organization that conducts litter collection activities in Japanese towns and oceans around Japan, launched RePLAMO, plastic…
Bulldog’s award-winning razor made with 70% recycled beer bottles now available in Japan
Schick Japan K.K., which boasts the largest share of the wet shaving market in Japan, has announced the launch of Bulldog’s Glass Razor in the…
Famous dagashi snack brand Umaibō’s new flavors fete Cup Noodle’s 50th anniversary
Nissin Foods Co., Ltd., internationally famous for Cup Noodle, is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the brand with various events and collaborations this year. For…
Microwaveable dashi pot lets you brew healthy, delicious, umami-rich dashi stock with no hassle
“Do you make dashi from scratch when you cook Japanese cuisine?” If you’re one of those Japanese food lovers who said yes, we’re delighted you’ve…
JR East debuts AI-powered unstaffed food stands in train station
Unstaffed food and drink stands are usually a more common sight in the Japanese countryside, as local farmers rely on them to provide fresh and…
Animal donut specialty shop Ikumimama branches out to wagashi with new cat face dorayaki
A dorayaki is a type of Japanese sweet that’s simple but beloved by many across the country. It’s typically made with two pancake-like mini cakes…
These adorable Japanese hand towels come with finger puppets of aquatic animals
Japan loves aquatic animals and anything that’s inspired by them, like these aquatic-themed tea bags and spoons. And honestly, with how cute some of them…
Vending machine has frozen versions of Japanese ramen featured in the Michelin Guide
Japan isn’t shy when it comes to stretching the limits of what you can buy in vending machines. From the convenient (vending machines dispensing masks…
A magic lamp and bubbles can control your dreams?! (Onsite Report)
Dream what you want to dream! Have you ever thought that “I want to have a great dream!” or “it would be nice if I…
Bring a Japanese festival fireworks show to your table with color changing sake drinking glasses
One of the highlights of summer in Japan is attending local natsu-matsuri, or summer festivals. While many in attendance don a summer yukata as they…
Help out struggling Japanese sake breweries with a stylish European glass!
Sake: Japanese rice wine “Loved this presentation of traditional Japanese Sake” by shankar s. is licensed under CC BY 2.0, © Flickr.com If you are…
Blurring the line between VR and reality: SPINNS offers VR Fashion Magazine
With stylish yet affordable clothing available on almost every highstreet across the country, Japan and fashion go hand in hand. Leading the way in street…
Cup Noodle pouches look like the real thing, come with purchase of commemorative book
Cup Noodle 50th Anniversary Book Cup Noddle, the internationally famous instant noodle brand from Nissin Foods Co., is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. To…